Special Counsel, Payments

Overview

This role involves serving as Senior Counsel, Payments, providing legal advice and strategic partnership to support payments initiatives within a leading internet financial platform company. The position focuses on guiding the design, launch, and operation of innovative payments products, ensuring compliance with complex legal and regulatory frameworks globally.

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 to develop and scale processes for launching payments products and programs worldwide.
• Assess licensing and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions to support product expansion and business objectives.
• Offer practical legal guidance on global payments regulations, including licensing, consumer protection, anti-money laundering (AML), and financial reporting.
• Review payments-related marketing materials and external communications to ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting global product launches and navigating regulatory and compliance challenges.
• 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 employment verification programs as required by law.
• Accommodations available during the interview process for candidates with disabilities.

Location

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