Special Counsel, Payments

Overview

This role involves serving as Special Counsel, Payments, providing legal advice and strategic partnership to support payments initiatives. The position requires guiding the design, launch, and operation of innovative payments products while collaborating with Product, Legal, Compliance, and Engineering teams. The focus is on navigating complex legal and regulatory issues related to global payments services, ensuring compliance with evolving payment laws, and balancing innovation with risk management.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key legal partner to Product, Compliance, and Engineering teams developing new payments-related offerings, including payment networks.
• Provide strategic legal advice and business partnership to develop and scale processes for launching payments products and programs globally.
• Advise on product expansion into new jurisdictions by assessing licensing and regulatory requirements and offering clear guidance to support business objectives.
• Offer practical legal guidance on global payments regulations, including licensing, consumer protection, anti-money laundering (AML), and financial reporting requirements.
• Review payments-related marketing materials and external communications to ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of legal experience, including significant advisory roles on payments, blockchain, and financial services matters.
• Deep understanding of U.S. federal and state payments laws, including money transmission, AML/BSA, and consumer protection regulations.
• Experience advising product and engineering teams on legal requirements related to payment network design, custody, money transmission, or payment instruments.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent degree with admission to practice law in the United States; must be a member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting global product launches and managing regulatory and compliance issues.
• Strong familiarity with financial institution partnerships, including global banking institutions.
• Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams in fast-paced, technology-driven, and product-focused environments.
• Background in fintech, cryptocurrency, or other emerging financial technologies.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range: $200,000 - $262,500
• Compensation is determined by factors including relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and organizational needs.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected statuses.
• Participation in E-Verify program where required by law.
• Accommodations available during the interview process for candidates with disabilities.

Location

Information about the specific work location or remote work options is not provided in this description.