Overview
A global enterprise-grade payment infrastructure platform is seeking a Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel to support its continued international growth. This role involves providing practical, business-focused legal guidance across commercial, privacy, and regulatory initiatives within the payments and FinTech sectors.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including SaaS subscription agreements, enterprise Master Services Agreements (MSAs), partner agreements, reseller agreements, and other technology contracts.
- Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success teams to support complex customer negotiations, balancing commercial objectives with risk management.
- Provide practical legal advice to enable efficient deal execution and support long-term business growth.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on global data privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other international frameworks.
- Draft and negotiate Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and advise Product, Engineering, and Security teams on privacy-by-design principles and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor changes in privacy, technology, and payments regulations to keep the business informed and prepared.
- Identify legal and commercial risks across international jurisdictions and develop pragmatic solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Provide legal guidance related to payment orchestration, payment processing, PCI DSS, PSD2/PSD3, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Support corporate governance, policy development, and compliance initiatives as needed.
- Work closely with Product, Engineering, Security, Customer Experience, Finance, and Executive Leadership to support strategic initiatives.
- Translate complex legal concepts into practical business guidance for stakeholders.
- Contribute to improving legal processes, contract templates, and internal policies to enable efficient business scaling.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
- Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar or relevant legal authority.
- Minimum of 5 years legal experience, including negotiating complex commercial technology agreements.
- Experience supporting SaaS, cloud software, or enterprise technology businesses.
- Strong understanding of international commercial contracting and cross-border legal considerations.
- Experience advising on global privacy regulations including GDPR and other data protection frameworks.
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Combination of law firm and in-house legal experience.
- Experience in FinTech, payments, payment gateways, payment orchestration, or financial services.
- Knowledge of PCI DSS, PSD2/PSD3, payment regulations, and financial services compliance.
- Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E, CIPP/US) or similar privacy certification.
- Experience supporting organizations operating across North America, Europe, LATAM, and APAC.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Collaborative, international team environment.
US Benefits Include
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Unlimited Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Match.
Location
This role supports a global enterprise payments platform with operations across multiple international regions including North America, Europe, LATAM, and APAC.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
The organization participates in E-Verify.