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 requirements 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.
• 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

• 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 experience on payments, blockchain, and financial services matters.
• Deep understanding of U.S. federal and state payments laws, including regulations related to money transmission, AML/BSA, and consumer protection.
• 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 issues.
• Strong familiarity with financial institution partnerships, including global banking institutions.
• Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven, and product-focused environment.
• 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

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected status as required by law.

Location

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