Senior Corporate Counsel

Overview

A growing fintech organization is seeking a skilled Corporate Counsel to join their agile legal team. This role focuses on managing vendor contracts and supporting a diverse range of product lines including payments, custody, and stablecoin solutions. Reporting directly to the Deputy General Counsel, the Corporate Counsel will play a key role in implementing innovative financial solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage an increasing number of vendor agreements and develop strategies to streamline the contracting process.
• Assist sales and business development teams with commercial transactions, including drafting and negotiating term sheets and definitive agreements.
• Manage the deal process and coordinate with external legal advisors, including budgeting for their engagement.
• Support other commercial or corporate legal matters as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a top-tier law school with strong academic credentials.
• Minimum of 7 years of legal practice, ideally combining experience as a corporate attorney at a major law firm and at a fintech startup.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product, marketing, engineering, security, tax, and finance teams to ensure agreements comply with internal policies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines, and make decisive legal recommendations.
• Skilled at presenting complex legal issues clearly and concisely, providing practical and effective advice.

Compensation & Benefits

• For California-based positions, the annual base salary range is $228,000 to $285,000 USD. Actual salary may vary based on experience and qualifications.
• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits covering physical and mental healthcare, retirement plans, family forming and support.
• Employee giving match and mobile phone stipend.
• Generous vacation policy and rest & recharge days.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family planning benefits.
• Wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite and virtual wellness programming.
• Catered lunches, fully stocked kitchens, and regular team events.

Location

• Positions may be based in California or other locations as specified by the employer.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.