Lead Sezzle’s legal function as a technology-first operator
Serve as the company’s primary legal advisor to the CEO, executive team, and Board
Lead, manage, and build Sezzle’s in-house legal team
Oversee all corporate governance matters including Board minutes and equity management
Manage litigation, outside counsel relationships, and legal spend
Provide real-time legal guidance on product development, marketing, technology partnerships, and business strategy
Lead or support M&A, debt facility, and strategic transaction work

J.D. from a top-ranked U.S. law school
8–15 years of relevant legal experience
Demonstrated track record of leading AI implementation within a legal or compliance function
Experience building or leading compliance operations at a high-growth fintech, digital lender, or regulated technology company
Regulatory experience navigating CFPB, FTC, state banking regulators, and/or FDIC examinations
Exceptional ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable business guidance
Strong team-building instincts
Strategic thinker with operational discipline
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Deep expertise in U.S. consumer lending regulation with direct BNPL, pay-in-four, short-term lending, earned wage access, or adjacent consumer finance experience

General Counsel

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