Assistant General Counsel

Job Overview

We’re looking for an Assistant General Counsel to join our legal team. This role is designed for a mid-level attorney who thrives on variety, tackling everything from commercial contracts and financial regulatory questions to product development and regulatory compliance issues. You’ll be a trusted advisor across the business and will have the chance to work on a wide range of legal issues in a fast-moving fintech environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a versatile legal advisor across Branch’s business units, balancing commercial, product, compliance, and corporate needs

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements (customer, vendor, partnership, marketing, and technology)

• Provide practical guidance on financial technology law matters, privacy, IP, and corporate governance as they arise

• Support product teams on development and go-to-market strategies, ensuring alignment with wage & hour, payments, and consumer financial protection laws

• Partner with Compliance and Risk teams to operationalize regulatory requirements and advise on policy updates

• Assist with corporate governance, including board materials, and corporate filings

• Develop templates, playbooks, and scalable processes to improve efficiency and consistency across the Legal team

• Collaborate directly with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and risk management

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active membership in at least one state bar

• 4-7 years of legal experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house practice

• Broad-based legal experience; ability to spot issues across commercial contracts, corporate, employment, and regulatory domains

• Experience in fintech, financial services, or another highly regulated industry strongly preferred

• Strong judgment and business sense; ability to balance legal risk with business priorities

• Excellent communication skills, with a practical, solution-oriented approach

• Comfort working independently in a dynamic, high-growth environment while collaborating across functions

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