General Counsel (US)

Overview

A leading platform for savings and investment products is seeking a General Counsel to lead its US legal function. Founded in 2012, the organization connects consumers with banks across the EU, UK, and US, offering better interest rates and diversified refinancing options. The platform currently manages over 80 billion euros in assets from more than one million investors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal architect for the US expansion, reporting directly to the US CEO.
• Draft and negotiate all commercial contracts, debt/equity instruments, and other legal documents.
• Navigate regulatory requirements related to fintech, privacy, information security, deposit regulation, AML, and data privacy to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Identify and implement AI-driven legal tools for contract analysis, research, and workflow automation.
• Manage the legal lifecycle of US entities, including board materials and reporting.
• Provide real-time legal advice on new product features, especially those involving automated financial services and emerging technologies.
• Oversee litigation and intellectual property matters, coordinating with outside counsel as needed.
• Partner with Commercial, Finance, and HR teams to provide timely legal guidance on labor laws and contract terms.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree with a license to practice law in New York.
• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience in general corporate practice, with significant focus on fintech, banking, or financial services.
• Proven experience in startup environments, particularly within fintech and banking sectors.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of clearly articulating legal positions to internal and external stakeholders.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $275,000 to $300,000 USD.
• Flexible working hours.
• Up to 28 days of paid time off accrued from the first month, plus 13 public holidays.
• Employee development budget of $2,200 and 4 full training days annually.
• Company 401(k) contribution of 5%.
• Healthcare coverage contributions including medical, dental, and vision.
• Commuter benefits and flexible work-from-home policy.
• Regular team events and annual summer and winter parties.

Location

This role is based in the United States and requires licensure to practice law in New York.

Equal Opportunity

The organization values diversity and encourages applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement. It is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.