Senior Legal Counsel

s process reviews to assess compliance with consumer and commercial credit laws and regulations

• Develop practices and procedures designed to ensure compliance with such laws.

• Provide legal advice and support, including:

• Evaluate and weigh multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action.

• Anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically.

• Identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks.

• Base decision-making process on ethics and integrity.

• Develop relationships of trust and respect with key stakeholders.

• Review and assist in negotiating contractual documents, such as master service agreements, statements of work, supplier/vendor agreements and non-disclosure agreements.

• Conduct legal research and stay up to date with statutory and regulatory changes affecting the Company.

• Building collaborative relationships with and managing outside counsel, including the supervision of assigned litigation matters.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

• Active license to practice law in the state of California

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience, including consumer finance, transactional work, litigation, or related areas

• In-house experience in consumer finance/banking compliance, commercial finance, and/or capital markets is a plus

• Strong technical knowledge of, and ability to apply, key consumer compliance regulations, including:

• Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

• Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)

• Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and Regulation B

• Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and Regulation Z

• Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and applicable state consumer privacy laws

• Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)

• Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)

• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse and multicultural environments

• Highly organized, hands-on approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines

• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

What's In It For You:

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Fertility Benefits
• 37.5 hour workweek
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
• Long-Term Disability