Consumer Banking Counsel

Join Our Team as an Attorney at Axiom

We are seeking a Consumer Banking Counsel to join our Financial Services team . In this role, you will provide legal advice and regulatory support to clients on a broad range of consumer banking and consumer finance matters , including credit card programs, deposit products, and consumer lending.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal guidance on consumer banking and consumer finance matters , including credit card and deposit products .
• Advise clients on consumer credit card regulatory and compliance issues , including program governance and operational risk.
• Manage consumer product disputes and complaint resolution , including issues related to billing disputes and cardholder protections.
• Provide counsel on Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) matters , including reporting obligations, disputes, and compliance requirements.
• Support clients in collections practices and regulatory compliance related to consumer lending and credit products.
• Advise on vendor oversight and third-party risk management related to consumer banking programs and servicing providers.
• Collaborate with internal legal, compliance, operations, and product teams on consumer credit programs and regulatory frameworks .
• Assist with compliance for automotive consumer finance and retail installment credit programs where applicable.
• Monitor regulatory developments impacting consumer financial services , and provide proactive legal guidance to mitigate risk.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in consumer banking, consumer finance, or financial services regulatory matters.
• Strong experience with consumer credit card products and related regulatory frameworks .
• Experience handling consumer disputes, complaint resolution, and credit reporting issues , including FCRA compliance .
• Knowledge of collections practices and regulatory compliance for consumer credit products.
• Experience advising on vendor oversight and third-party risk management in financial services environments.
• Familiarity with consumer deposit products and related regulatory considerations .
• Juris Doctor (JD) and licensed to practice law in New York.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with automotive consumer finance or retail installment credit programs .
• Background supporting credit card issuers, banks, fintechs, or consumer lending platforms .
• Familiarity with broader consumer financial services regulatory frameworks and regulatory compliance programs.
• Ability to work onsite with clients in New York City as needed.

Compensation:

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom:

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in class alterative legal services.

Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected].

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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