Steve O'brien
About Steve O'brien
Steve O'Brien serves as the General Counsel and Head of Compliance at AutoFi, where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in corporate law and has held positions at various law firms and companies, contributing to significant corporate transitions and agreements.
Work at AutoFi
Steve O'Brien serves as the General Counsel and Head of Compliance at AutoFi, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he plays a crucial part in the company's legal and compliance frameworks. He has contributed to signing multi-year agreements with major financial institutions globally. O'Brien provides strategic input to the CEO, CTO, CRO, and Board of Directors on significant corporate decisions. His responsibilities extend beyond legal matters to include oversight of HR, payroll, and benefits, as well as support for finance, accounting, insurance, audit, and recruiting functions.
Previous Experience at Lending Club
Prior to his role at AutoFi, Steve O'Brien worked at Lending Club as Associate General Counsel, focusing on Securities and M&A from 2013 to 2016. During his tenure, he was involved in various legal aspects related to securities and mergers and acquisitions, contributing to the company's compliance and regulatory strategies.
Career at Morrison & Foerster LLP
Steve O'Brien began his legal career at Morrison & Foerster LLP, where he worked as a Corporate Associate from 2011 to 2013 in the San Francisco Bay Area. His experience at the firm provided him with foundational skills in corporate law, which he later applied in his subsequent roles in the legal field.
Education and Expertise
Steve O'Brien holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, which he completed from 2002 to 2005. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from the University of Vermont from 1996 to 2000. His educational background, combined with his extensive experience in corporate law and compliance, equips him with the expertise necessary for his current role.
Background in Financial Institutions Group
Before joining Morrison & Foerster LLP, Steve O'Brien worked at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP as a Corporate Associate in the Financial Institutions Group from 2005 to 2010. This experience allowed him to gain insights into the legal challenges faced by financial institutions, further enhancing his qualifications in the legal sector.