Meticulous Corporate Counsel with commitment to transparent intercompany communication and high-standards of timely work. Approachable and detail-oriented with thirteen years of experience.
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James Remmes
Winchester,MA
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
2
Certification
Work History
Lease and Rental Management Corp. d/b/a Auto Use, Auto Loan
Corporate Counsel
2010.07 - Current (14 years & 2 months)
Job overview
- Managed legal affairs at a financial services company, ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulations, EFTA/Reg E, NACHA, credit card network rules, FinCEN, and KYC obligations
- Deep understanding of the legal intricacies associated with emerging payment systems, fostering enthusiasm for staying ahead of industry trends
- Demonstrated strong leadership by providing strategic legal counsel to senior executives and contributing critical insights to drive operational decisions
- Spearheaded the company's compliance efforts, ensuring strict adherence to federal and state consumer finance laws and regulations, aligning with the dynamic regulatory landscape of the financial services industry
- Developed and executed strategies for efficient legal issue resolution, minimizing disruptions to business operations
- Orchestrated and successfully managed the comprehensive audit conducted by various Department of Banks, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and seamlessly guiding the company through the audit process
- Implemented corrective actions and process improvements based on audit findings, contributing to the enhancement of regulatory compliance within the organization
- Represented the company and its principals in litigation, arbitration, and settlement negotiations, successfully resolving legal disputes and mitigating potential liabilities
- Effectively oversaw and addressed legal disputes, collaborating with external counsel as needed, minimizing costs and resulting in swift and favorable resolutions
- Negotiated and drafted settlements, emphasizing a proactive approach to avoid litigation costs and minimize company exposure
- Managed the end-to-end contract negotiation process, balancing legal requirements with business objectives to drive successful outcomes
- Thrived in the remote-first work culture created by COVID-19, emphasizing a results-oriented approach over traditional work hours.
Education
Northeastern University School of Law
Juris Doctorate
University Overview
College of the Holy Cross
Bachelor of Arts from English / Theatre, Creative Writing (Fiction)
University Overview
Skills
- Corporate Law
- Financial Law
- Corporate Governance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Contract Review and Negotiation
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Drafting Complex Legal Documents
Certification
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- First Circuit Court of Appeals
Timeline
Corporate Counsel
Lease and Rental Management Corp. d/b/a Auto Use, Auto Loan
2010.07 - Current (14 years & 2 months)
Northeastern University School of Law
Juris Doctorate
College of the Holy Cross
Bachelor of Arts from English / Theatre, Creative Writing (Fiction)
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- First Circuit Court of Appeals
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