Junior Counsel (Fintech)

Who We Are

Leap Theory LLC is an already profitable fast growing 8-year old advertising technology firm that serves as a robust resource for companies in the financial services industry. It was founded by people looking to build a better workplace. Four things drive us: ethics continuous improvement gratitude and teamwork. Yes we aim for top performance in our industry but HOW we get there matters more. We understand your time is important. Who you spend it with is important. What you apply your talents to is important. Thanks for considering applying your time and talents to our company and learning what makes us - we believe - very different from other high performance tech companies.


About the Role

 

We’re looking for a sharp driven and deeply curious attorney to join our fast-growing fintech team. This role is built for someone who is genuinely interested in the work and is someone who likes understanding how products function how regulations apply in the real world and how to move quickly without sacrificing rigor. If you’re smart proactive and enjoy solving hard problems alongside operators you’ll thrive here. This is a unique seat for an attorney who wants to be close to the business. You’ll work directly with the executive team across multiple fintech verticals building deep expertise across the full range of consumer finance and privacy regulation. In some cases you’ll have the opportunity to weigh in on how emerging legislation develops through our industry relationships.

 

You’ll work directly with leadership across product compliance operations and marketing to help build and scale innovative financial products. This is a hands-on role where strong execution and intellectual engagement matter more than hierarchy.


 

This is a full-time in-office role based in Santa Monica California.

 

What You’ll Do

Regulatory & Compliance

• Advise on federal and state laws impacting fintech products including UDAAP/UDAP FCRA Reg Z Reg B TCPA CAN-SPAM and privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA GLBA and similar frameworks).
• Translate regulatory requirements into clear practical business guidance.
• Partner with Compliance on audits exams and risk assessments.
• Monitor regulatory developments and proactively guide internal teams.
• Advise on marketing materials and user-facing content.

Commercial & Product Support

• Draft review and negotiate vendor partner and marketing agreements.
• Ensure contracts align with regulatory and operational realities.
• Maintain and update terms of use privacy policies and related documentation.

Corporate & Strategic Work

• Support corporate structuring governance and recordkeeping.
• Assist with transactions including financings investments and acquisitions.

Cross-Functional Impact

• Work closely with product engineering and business teams to enable innovation that works within legal parameters.
• Contribute to fraud strategy incident response and data governance initiatives.
• Turn complex legal concepts into actionable business-friendly advice.

What We’re Looking For

• JD and active California Bar membership.
• 3–8+ years of relevant experience in fintech financial services or a regulatory environment.
• Working knowledge of consumer finance and privacy laws (UDAAP FCRA TCPA CCPA/CPRA ECOA Reg Z etc.).
• Experience handling commercial contracts and supporting cross-functional teams.
• Strong independent judgment and ability to execute without constant oversight.

How You Work

• You’re smart and ask thoughtful questions.
• You’re genuinely interested in the intersection of law product and business.
• You work hard move quickly and follow through.
• You don’t get stuck…you find paths forward!
• You find answers to questions by doing research.
• You communicate confidently clearly and practically not abstractly.

Compensation + Benefits 

• Expected Pay Range:  $150000 – $200000 (California)
• Health Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Daily catered lunch
• Fully stocked kitchen with too many kinds of coffee and snacks

The pay range listed above represents what Leap Theory reasonably anticipates paying for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary depending on factors such as experience education skill level and current market conditions.