About the Role
This role involves delivering legal advice on payments-related matters, including regulatory compliance, product development, and commercial agreements, while working closely with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Advise on legal aspects of payment systems, regulations, and compliance frameworks
- Support the launch of new financial products with a focus on payments infrastructure
- Interpret evolving financial services laws and assess impact on business operations
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams during development cycles
- Draft and negotiate commercial contracts related to payment processing
- Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks in domestic and international markets
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payments legislation and regulatory trends
- Work with external counsel and regulators as needed
- Ensure internal policies align with legal requirements in payments
- Provide timely legal input during high-pressure business decisions
- Assist in due diligence for partnerships and integrations
- Monitor enforcement actions and regulatory guidance in the fintech space
- Support internal audits and compliance reviews
- Communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
- Help shape product strategy with legal insights
- Manage external legal spend efficiently
- Stay informed about global payments innovations and regulatory shifts
- Contribute to crisis response planning for compliance incidents
- Ensure documentation meets legal and governance standards
- Promote a culture of compliance across departments
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience
Work Arrangement
Hybrid or remote options available
Team
Part of the legal team supporting a global fintech platform
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to shape legal strategy in a rapidly evolving industry
- Work alongside experienced professionals in law and technology
- Innovative culture focused on solving real-world financial challenges
- Global impact through scalable financial solutions
Our Values
- We act with integrity and accountability
- We embrace change and continuous improvement
- We collaborate to achieve shared goals
- We value diverse perspectives and inclusive practices
Available for qualified candidates
