Counsel (USA)

Overview

A fintech organization specializing in global payments infrastructure is seeking a commercially minded, experienced attorney for a 6-month temporary engagement. This role involves ownership of contract negotiation and commercial legal work across global payments and fintech operations. The position offers a senior, high-autonomy scope suited to someone comfortable working independently, moving quickly, and bringing expertise in fintech, payments, or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial contract work by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of agreements including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), SaaS agreements, NDAs, and contracts with partners, banks, and vendors.
• Provide commercial legal guidance to internal teams on contractual risk, liability, and commercial structuring related to products and services.
• Support legal and compliance matters by providing input on cross-border payments, AML/CTF frameworks, and money transmission and financial services regulations across relevant jurisdictions.
• Assist in developing and refining internal policies, procedures, and governance documentation as the business scales.
• Conduct multi-jurisdictional legal research analyzing regulatory requirements across key markets including the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Africa, and Asia.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, compliance, operations, and sales teams to support deal execution and strategic initiatives.
• Provide legal guidance on fintech-specific issues, including digital assets and cryptocurrency where relevant.

Requirements

• Licensed attorney in at least one U.S. jurisdiction with 5–10 years of post-qualification experience focused on commercial and contract law.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, particularly in fintech, payments, or financial services.
• Familiarity with SaaS business models, cross-border payment infrastructure, and AML/CTF and money transmission frameworks.
• Strong legal and commercial judgment with sharp analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Self-directed and adaptable, comfortable operating independently in a remote, fast-paced environment with high ownership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising fintechs, payment processors, or financial institutions.
• Exposure to digital assets or cryptocurrency.
• Experience supporting multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments.

Compensation & Benefits

Details regarding compensation and benefits were not provided.

Location

This is a remote position with a global operational focus across multiple jurisdictions including the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Africa, and Asia.