Stratus Financial, LLC is seeking a highly motivated Legal Assistant with a Juris Doctor degree to join our company. This position will play a critical role in supporting our legal operations and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in legal research, contract review, and regulatory compliance within the financial sector.
About Stratus Financial
At Stratus, we believe in helping aspiring student pilots at all levels of experience and training achieve their dreams of flight. We do this by providing loans at reasonable rates and flexible payment plans to students who want to become pilots, flight instructors, etc.
We value dedication and a keen eye for detail, and we’re excited about the potential to have someone with your qualifications join our team.
Job Responsibilities:
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of legal documents including contracts, loan agreements, and service agreements.
• Provide legal and administrative support to our legal counsel in handling complex financial transactions and compliance issues.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis pertaining to US finance law, CFPB regulations, and other relevant legal frameworks.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and case files, ensuring confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information.
• Manage communication with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure legal and regulatory requirements are met.
• Stay updated with changes in financial regulations and advise the team on compliance strategies.
• Drafting and coordination of new SOP standards across all internal departments of the organization
Working with General Counsel on drafting appropriate language for training manuals
Implementation of new trainings
• Assist with legal research across all finance-related questions (federal level – CFPB mostly, as well as state-specific questions)
• Assist/maintain with General Counsel’s schedule/projects
Skills:
• Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, with a preference for those who are licensed attorneys.
• Previous experience in a legal support role within a financial services firm or similar environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations, contract law, and corporate governance.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Proficient in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Next steps:
Please submit your resume in pdf version by email:
Contact: Rain Canlas
Subject line: PT Legal Assistant for SF
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