--- title: 'Director, Assistant General Counsel at Global Lending Services' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/director-assistant-general-counsel-global-lending-services-greenville-h2h166bn0xna' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-17' --- # Director, Assistant General Counsel at Global Lending Services - **Company:** Global Lending Services - **Location:** Greenville, SC - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-09-15 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-17 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/glsllc/08e9a6de-4198-428f-bac1-90a0fd2a33de ## Job description Why GLS? Purpose: Access to affordable, reliable transportation is essential to leading productive work and personal lives, caring well for oneself, one’s family, and the needs of others. Through advanced analytics and technology, we can more accurately predict credit risk and provide more people with an affordable auto financing option for their next vehicle. That’s what GLS has done for over 10 years, helping more than half a million families meet and improve their transportation needs. People: Join a culture of over 1,000 employees who Care Deeply and Think Boldly, driving innovation in an adaptive and positive culture that celebrates successes. We empower and reward individuals and teams who make direct, positive impacts to the business and each other, who take pride in their work and are ever-raising the bar. Growth: Recognized by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Join GLS to grow with us! Benefits: GLS offers the below great benefits for your amazing work! o   Competitive base pay and performance bonuses, dependent on role o   Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, supplemental insurance benefits, long-term and short-term disability o   401K with employer match and 100% immediate vesting o   Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays to help you balance work and personal life o   Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Annually o   Tuition Reimbursement o   Parental Leave o   Business casual work environment What does it mean to be a Director, Assistant General Counsel at GLS? The Director, Assistant General Counsel is responsible for providing support to the company’s General Counsel in a variety of legal and compliance related activities. This position will provide legal counsel on contract, litigation, and regulatory matters as well as advise on the legal impact of compliance risks. This position will serve as a legal subject matter expert in the area of consumer and automotive finance regulation, and work closely with the company’s business units in a cross-functional capacity to minimize risk, ensure best practices, and support business growth. How will you drive value within the organization as a Director, Assistant General Counsel? - Provide comprehensive legal advice to the business on a wide range of issues, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management - Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts and agreements to ensure they align with the company's interests and comply with relevant laws; Manage and oversee legal review of all contracts with third party vendors; maintain records related to contracts; implement staffing and procedural strategies to streamline efficiency of contract reviews - Manage the company’s Regulatory Change Management (“RCM”) function by developing and managing processes to monitor updates to all applicable required statutes, rules, and regulations; identify potential legal risks, advise on mitigation strategies, and provide oversight of implementation process; manage, support, track, and report on operational changes and controls implemented by Compliance to ensure enterprise-wide alignment and visibility to responses to regulatory changes - Oversee the management of all litigation, working with external counsel as needed, to provide litigation strategies and review all pleadings, settlement agreements, and invoices - Develop and implement corporate policies and procedures to ensure legal and regulatory compliance - Exercise management authority concerning budgeting, staffing, performance evaluations, promotions, salary recommendations, and terminations - Set departmental goals and develop and maintain a daily employee work schedule that effectively meets the needs of the business - Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders such as executive leadership, compliance, operational leaders, and external parties to provide legal guidance to help support business decisions - Manage the company’s corporate insurance policy renewals, including negotiation and compliance with relevant timelines - Coordinate employee training initiatives related to consumer protection regulations in support of the enterprise Compliance Management System; conduct training sessions for employees on legal and compliance matters to promote adherence to company policies - Perform additional assignments and special projects as required by the needs of the company or as directed by management What should you already know to be successful as a Director, Assistant General Counsel? - Minimum of bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor required - Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a law firm or corporate legal department required - Must be licensed to practice law and in active, good standing in any state within the United States - Intrinsically motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify needs, make recommendations for improvement, see recommendations through implementation, and evaluate improvements for effectiveness - Excellent interpersonal skills: friendly and tactful with the ability to influence others, effectively manage conflict, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information, interact at all levels within the organization, and build cross-functional partnerships across the business - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Team player that can adapt in a fast paced and changing environment - Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of internet and standard business applications such as Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn new computer applications as required - Commitment to exemplifying the organizational core values and key competencies - Foster a collaborative culture that facilitates the achievement of business plan objectives by working closely with other associates and members of management Employment Requirements: - This position is full-time - While performing the essential duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to: - Remain in a stationary position up to 100% of the workday - Constantly operate a computer and other standard office equipment - Talk and hear to exchange accurate information - Have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading 2023 California Applicant Privacy Notice GLS participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees Please visit www.glsauto.com for information about our great company and other amazing opportunities Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ## Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) ## About Global Lending Services ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Global Lending Services (GLS) uses advanced analytics and technology to provide affordable auto financing to non-prime borrowers and works with over 19,000 dealerships nationwide. - **Entity Type**: Private (privately held; pending acquisition by Sixth Street as of October 2025) - **Headquarters**: Greenville, South Carolina, United States (with offices in Tempe, AZ; Atlanta, GA; and international locations in Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, India, and Taiwan) - **Founded**: 2011 (per LinkedIn; some sources cite 2012) - **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Automotive finance / Auto lending (subprime/non-prime segment) - **Target customers**: B2C (borrowers with limited or non-prime credit) and B2B (franchise and independent auto dealerships) - **Mission**: “To make transportation more accessible and affordable” – using technology and data to provide unbiased credit opportunities. ## Products & Services - **Auto Loans**: GLS originates auto loans through a multi-channel strategy, offering quick decisioning (seconds) and multiple deal structures per approval. The company serves over 1 million lifetime customers and has originated more than $22 billion in auto loans (press release) or $27 billion (company website). Loans are funded through a network of banks, insurance companies, and investors. - **Dealer Services**: Real-time financing solutions for dealers, helping them close sales by matching customers with appropriate loan terms. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed. The company entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by Sixth Street in October 2025; terms were not disclosed. - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $43 million (LinkedIn, as of 2025); Total originations since inception: $22–27 billion. - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Sixth Street (acquiring firm); also sources capital from a “broad network of banks, insurance companies, and investors.” - **Growth Signals**: - Inc. magazine’s Fastest Growing Company nine times in a decade. - Headcount: 980 employees (press release); LinkedIn reports 509 employees (+13.8% YoY) – likely reflects only certain locations or a different count method. - Acquisition by Sixth Street signals a major growth phase and access to additional capital. ## Competitive Advantages - **Proprietary Decisioning Model**: Uses AI, alternative data, and advanced analytics to predict credit risk accurately, enabling automated, unbiased decisions in seconds. - **Capital Strategy**: Leverages relationships with institutional investors to fund loans at competitive rates, allowing affordable pricing for borrowers. - **Scale & Dealer Network**: Over 19,000 dealers nationwide – a wide distribution moat. - **Customer Experience**: Dedicated team of 1,000+ customer service professionals focused on borrower success and retention. ## Strategic Focus - **Growth & Scale**: The acquisition by Sixth Street is expected to fuel the next chapter of expansion, leveraging Sixth Street’s resources and expertise in asset-based finance. - **Technology & Data**: Continued investment in AI, alternative data sources, and real-time decisioning to improve credit access and operational efficiency. - **Market Reach**: Expanding dealer relationships and serving more customers across the credit spectrum. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and collaborative. Employees report that “individual contributions matter” and that ideas quickly become reality. - **Work Environment**: Hybrid/remote options for certain roles. Offices in Greenville (HQ), Tempe, and Atlanta, plus international locations. - **Benefits**: - Competitive salaries with annual increases and bonus incentives. - 401(k) matching. - Tuition reimbursement. - Medical insurance with 90% of employee costs covered. - Up to 25 days of PTO per year, 10 paid holidays (including a floating holiday), and volunteer time off (VTO). - Parental leave (up to 8 weeks paid bonding time). - Family and medical leave. - **Diversity & Inclusion**: GLS promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages community involvement. ## Sources 1. [glsauto.com](https://glsauto.com/) – Company homepage 2. [glsauto.com/careers.html](https://glsauto.com/careers.html) – Careers page 3. [glsauto.com/about-us.html](https://www.glsauto.com/about-us.html) – About Us page 4. [linkedin.com/company/global-lending-services](https://linkedin.com/company/global-lending-services) – LinkedIn company profile 5. [sixthstreet.com](https://sixthstreet.com/investment_announce/global-lending-services-enters-agreement-to-be-acquired-by-sixth-street/) – Sixth Street acquisition announcement 6. 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