Overview
The organization is seeking an experienced payments lawyer to provide practical, strategic legal guidance across global payments businesses and international financial operations.
This role supports technology used by purpose-driven organizations to move resources where they are needed most. You will serve as a trusted adviser to senior leaders across Product, Engineering, Finance, Treasury, Risk and Compliance, with substantial independence.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a senior legal adviser to global payments businesses, guiding product design, market expansion, and operational decisions across domestic and international payment services
- Draft and negotiate complex agreements with payment processors, financial institutions, networks, technology providers, customers, and strategic partners
- Advise on payment regulations and industry requirements, including:
- money transmission
- card network rules
- electronic payments
- anti-money laundering
- sanctions
- consumer protection
- cross-border funds flow
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Finance, Treasury, Risk and Compliance to develop payment solutions and scalable compliance approaches that balance commercial goals with legal and operational risk
- Support global treasury and settlement activities, regulatory reviews, and continuous improvement across the Law Department, including managing specialist external counsel when needed
Requirements
- At least 7 years of relevant legal experience, including significant work with payments, fintech, financial services, or another highly regulated technology environment
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
- Experience advising on complex payment products, commercial agreements, and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions, including cross-border payments or international funds flow
- Sound commercial judgment and ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear, practical guidance for senior business and technical stakeholders
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with confidence to work independently, manage competing priorities, and assess legal and compliance implications of emerging technologies, including AI-powered tools
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting base pay: $150,400.00 to $204,100.00
- Pay may be more or less based on employee qualifications, market value, company finances, and other operational considerations.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Remote-flexible workforce
- Wellness programs
- 401(k) program with employer match
- Flexible paid time off
- Generous Parental Leave
- Donations for Doers
- Pet insurance, legal and identity protection
- Tuition reimbursement program
Location
Remote-flexible workforce