Kafene is a leading point-of-sale financing partner dedicated to empowering flexible ownership solutions for underserved customers nationwide. By enabling our retail partners to offer flexible lease-to-own (LTO) purchase options for prime and nonprime consumers, Kafene helps merchants grow their customer base, and meet growing demand for furniture, appliances, electronics, tires and other durable goods. Utilizing more than 20,000 data inputs in tandem with cutting-edge AI and machine learning technologies, our platform creates a best-in-class experience for both merchants and customers. With over $100 million in sales since inception, we are rapidly growing and expect to double our scale in the next 12 months.
Our team values and celebrates our culture, and we are proudly selected as one of the Built-In Startups to Watch, Lendit Industry award finalist, and Forbes’ Best Startup Employers.
We are seeking a Chief Administrative Officer / General Counsel to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role will oversee a wide range of operational functions and legal matters, collaborating closely with departmental leaders to drive risk management and strategic growth. Reporting into the CEO, the ideal candidate must have excellent legal, technical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills. Defining qualifications include exceptional business acumen, commercialism, ability to make sound judgment calls with limited information, and passion for our most important asset – our people. The right individual will serve as a member of our executive leadership team and foster an environment where high integrity, personal accountability, and excellence are valued.
Key Responsibilities:
– Manage an existing team of six across Compliance, HR, Talent, IT, Facilities and Administrative functions
– Coordinate all regulatory compliance requirements at both the state and federal level across consumer credit, LTO, and collections practices.
– Offer expert legal advice and drive for resolution on a range of corporate and commercial matters, including but not limited to contract negotiation, litigation, labor and employment, equity and debt, and intellectual property.
– Supervise internal and external legal resources on various matters, and build internal capabilities where appropriate.
– Work with the HR team to set and document all people policies. Own all documentation related to onboarding and offboarding employees.
– Together with the HR and Talent teams, build a best-in-class recruiting engine.
– Provide guidance as needed to the HR team on programs such as training, performance management and professional development.
– Be a steward of the Company’s culture when interacting with all external parties, particularly with job candidates and new employees.
– Serve as the owner for all business operations and administrative items that have no other home.
Core Skills and Qualifications:
– Undergraduate degree from an accredited university, and Juris Doctor (JD) from a highly respected and accredited law school; licensed to practice law in one or more states.
– 3+ years of professional experience as an attorney.
– 10+ years of total professional experience, ideally with high growth companies that operate in fintech or the financial services sector.
– Experience managing and leading teams.
– Capable of drafting and editing commercial agreements, conducting risk analysis, and interpreting case law and regulations.
– Demonstrated track record of strong leadership qualities, including high integrity, strong judgment, and excellent communication.
– Excellent writing and documentation skills, with the ability to convey and organize complex concepts clearly.
– Proven collaborative and relationship-building skills.
$225,000 – $275,000 a year
Kafene is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. If you are applying for a job in the U.S. and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to jobs@kafene.com and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.