Product Counsel

Overview

This role involves providing legal counsel focused on U.S. financial regulatory issues related to payments and money movement within a global payouts platform. The position supports product development, compliance, operations, and commercial contracting efforts in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day product and regulatory legal counseling for key components of the payouts platform, partnering with Product, Engineering, Compliance, and Operations teams from design through launch and scaling.
• Translate U.S. payments and consumer protection regulations into practical product guardrails, customer-facing terms and disclosures, and internal guidance.
• Lead negotiation and drafting of customer agreements and related terms, working alongside commercial attorneys to maintain fast cycle times and consistent standards as sales expand.
• Develop playbooks, checklists, and templates to streamline recurring legal questions and decisions.
• Act as a generalist by taking on additional important legal tasks as needed within a small team.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of legal experience, ideally combining law firm and in-house roles, preferably within technology or fintech sectors.
• Strong foundation in U.S. financial regulatory matters relevant to payments and money movement, including consumer protection, payment rails, and partner-bank or processor models.
• Excellent product counseling skills with the ability to provide practical recommendations amid ambiguity and assist teams in making tradeoffs.
• Proficient drafting and negotiation skills capable of managing a steady volume of agreements efficiently.
• Clear written communication skills for memos, decision documents, and guidance, with the ability to build trust across remote teams.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with bank partners, payment processors, card or prepaid programs, or other regulated payments infrastructure.
• Experience supporting audits or regulatory exams, responding to regulator or partner diligence requests, or managing outside counsel on specific matters.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $180,000 to $230,000.
• Fully remote work from anywhere in the Americas.
• Autonomous work environment with minimal meetings and a culture emphasizing documentation and efficiency.

Location

• Remote position, open to candidates located anywhere within the Americas.