Corporate Counsel

Overview

This is a remote-friendly Corporate Counsel role ideally suited for candidates located in AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, LA, MA, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OR, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, WA, or WI. The position offers an opportunity to take ownership of a broad range of legal matters at a fast-growing fintech company.

Responsibilities

Commercial Contracting

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), vendor agreements, partner agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks to enable efficient business operations with minimized risk
• Collaborate with Sales, Partnerships, and Procurement teams to close deals effectively while protecting the organization's interests

Compliance & Regulatory Support

• Provide advice on regulatory issues related to new product lines and market expansions
• Assist in maturing a multi-state regulatory compliance program as the business scales
• Manage relationships with examiners and regulators across operational states
• Support the creation and maintenance of compliance policies, processes, and training programs
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and identify potential impacts on products or operations

General Corporate & Legal Support

• Deliver practical legal counsel across diverse matters as they arise
• Support employment law issues in partnership with HR and external counsel
• Assist with corporate governance matters
• Manage outside counsel relationships with top-tier national law firms
• Develop internal legal processes, templates, and knowledge to support a growing company with a small legal team

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Act as a trusted legal advisor to teams including Product, Engineering, Sales, Support, and Finance
• Translate legal risks into clear, actionable guidance
• Collaborate closely with General Counsel while independently managing a personal docket

Requirements

• 5–7 years of legal practice experience in law firms, in-house roles, or a combination
• Admission to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Experience advising high-growth technology or SaaS companies on commercial and corporate legal matters
• Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts
• Demonstrated independent management of a varied legal docket with sound judgment
• Experience partnering with business stakeholders across functions to provide practical legal guidance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising fintech or payments companies on regulatory, compliance, or product matters
• Familiarity with B2B2C business models
• Experience serving as Product Counsel or similar role advising on product design and go-to-market strategies

Additional Information

• Candidates must have the right to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not provided.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation benchmarked to role and market
• Flexible paid time off with no accrual caps
• 10 paid holidays including Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical (PPO and HDHP options with HSA eligibility and employer contribution), dental, and vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 3% of salary, eligible after 90 days

Location

Remote-friendly role with preference for candidates located in AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, LA, MA, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OR, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, WA, or WI.