Senior Legal Operations and Licensing Specialist

At Check, in addition to the typical in-house legal department objectives, the legal and compliance team ensures that our product and services adhere to federal, state, and local regulations as they pertain to the payment of employee wages and taxes paid on behalf of the employer.  The team maintains licenses and certifications and specifies the forms and consents that are legally required to perform payroll services. The team also must stay abreast of legal and regulatory changes that impact how Check calculates and remits taxes and moves funds.

We’re looking for a  Senior Legal Operations and Licensing Specialist to join our team and work closely with our General Counsel. 

In this role, you will:

• Own all responsibilities related to Money Transmitter Licenses and other licenses as applicable, including regulator communications and audit management;
• Perform basic review of vendor contracts and NDAs and oversee Check’s contract management system;
• Support Check’s BSA and Soc 2 compliance;
• Assist with other areas including HR compliance, risk management, and general in-house legal work;
• Perform legal research and draft internal guidance as needed;
• Provide status updates to key stakeholders;
• Interface with other teams at Check to provide legal and compliance assistance.

Many backgrounds could fit this role, but ideal candidates:

• Have 5-7  years of experience in a regulated field such as lending or payments;
• Previously managed a company’s multi-state licensure, including frequent regulator communications and oversight of applications, audits and renewals; 
• Have experience with the National Mortgage Licensing System and state money transmitter laws;
• Previously managed contracts on behalf of a legal team, either manually or through a contract database platform;
• Are able to research and analyze compliance changes and create process-driven documentation;
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and ability to represent Check before regulators and internal leadership;
• Are capable of managing several projects at once in a fast-moving environment;
• Have excellent writing skills. strong attention to detail and an ownership mentality;
• Are a notary or willing to sit for the notary exam;
• JD or equivalent degree is optional.