What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant General Counsel position at American First Finance?
Description
The Assistant General Counsel is a senior regulatory leader within AFF’s Legal team, reporting to the General Counsel. This role focuses on consumer financial services laws and bank partner programs, turning complex regulations into practical guidance that strengthens AFF’s Payment Solutions.
We’re seeking an experienced, business-minded attorney who takes ownership of their work and collaborates across Compliance, Business Risk, Complaints, and key business functions to deliver thoughtful, practical solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Should you be offered and accept a position with us, the company requires all employees to agree to a binding arbitration agreement to certain disputes.
Submission of your application confirms your “opt-in” desire to receive additional phone, text and email communications from the FirstCash Talent Acquisition Team. These communications include information about the specific job being applied for and other potential opportunities available within the FirstCash job opportunity network. Message and data rates may apply. You can unsubscribe to text messages by replying STOP within the message at any time. You can unsubscribe from email communications by clicking unsubscribe, within the email, at any time. Visit https://firstcash.com/privacy-policy for additional questions or information.
FirstCash Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of FirstCash to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FirstCash will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
The Assistant General Counsel is a senior regulatory leader within AFF’s Legal team, reporting to the General Counsel. This role focuses on consumer financial services laws and bank partner programs, turning complex regulations into practical guidance that strengthens AFF’s Payment Solutions.
We’re seeking an experienced, business-minded attorney who takes ownership of their work and collaborates across Compliance, Business Risk, Complaints, and key business functions to deliver thoughtful, practical solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on legal and compliance risks while supporting business solutions
- Identify and address regulatory risks in partnership with Compliance and Business Risk
- Guide on laws such as TILA, ECOA, FCRA, UDAAP, GLBA, FDCPA, TCPA, and EFTA
- Support regulatory exams, audits, and inquiries
- Draft and review policies, disclosures, and agreements
- Collaborate on third-party oversight, complaints, and corrective actions
- JD and active bar membership
- 5–7 years of regulatory experience (3 in consumer financial services or similar)
- Strong understanding of federal and state regulations
- Clear communication skills and sound judgment
- Spanish proficiency
- Compliance certifications (CIPP-US, CRCM)
- In-house or fintech/bank partner experience
- Experience with regulatory exams, RISA, LTO, and vendor risk management
Should you be offered and accept a position with us, the company requires all employees to agree to a binding arbitration agreement to certain disputes.
Submission of your application confirms your “opt-in” desire to receive additional phone, text and email communications from the FirstCash Talent Acquisition Team. These communications include information about the specific job being applied for and other potential opportunities available within the FirstCash job opportunity network. Message and data rates may apply. You can unsubscribe to text messages by replying STOP within the message at any time. You can unsubscribe from email communications by clicking unsubscribe, within the email, at any time. Visit https://firstcash.com/privacy-policy for additional questions or information.
FirstCash Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of FirstCash to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FirstCash will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.