Product Counsel, Payments & Terminal

Overview

This role involves serving as product counsel for Payments and Terminal product teams, providing legal and regulatory guidance on product development and commercialization. The position requires collaboration with engineering, compliance, business development, marketing, and legal teams to address complex issues related to payments regulations, consumer protection, intellectual property, data privacy, and financial services.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to Payments and Terminal product teams, expanding product offerings and managing escalations related to Terminal products and services.
• Advise on payments regulations, payment scheme rules, consumer protection, marketing, intellectual property, and data privacy.
• Collaborate with engineering, compliance, business development, marketing, and other teams on product development and commercialization.
• Coordinate with legal colleagues supporting regulatory structure, customer agreements, and financial partnerships.
• Develop scalable processes for legal review and product launch.
• Draft, review, and update foundational documents for products and services.
• Stay informed on U.S. and international laws and regulations concerning privacy, data security, consumer protection, financial services, and marketing.
• Act as a proactive business partner and trusted advisor to senior management.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a qualified lawyer handling complex regulatory or technology matters.
• Experience working with technology companies on legal and regulatory aspects of product development.
• Strong passion for technology and ability to quickly understand complex business models and product use cases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Sound judgment and ability to make decisions amid ambiguity and incomplete information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial technology, risk, payments, and financial services.
• Working knowledge of financial regulations and rules.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, especially in hardware, supply chain, or transportation/logistics agreements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range in Canada: $160,000 - $240,000.
• Annual base salary range in the U.S.: $178,200 - $267,200 (may vary by experience, qualifications, and location).
• Additional benefits may include equity, company bonuses or commissions, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision benefits, and wellness stipends.

Location & Work Arrangement

• This role is available for hybrid work, either in an office or remotely.
• Remote work is defined as being 35 miles (56 kilometers) or more from an office.
• Office-based employees are expected to spend at least 50% of their time in the local office or with users.
• Remote employees are expected to work primarily from home but may attend team meetings, on-sites, meet-ups, and events.
• The organization does not cover relocation costs for remote work.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply for roles matching their current or planned location.