Description:
At An American Multinational E-Commerce Corporation, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we're changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We're committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.
Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
About the team and the role:
An American Multinational E-Commerce Corporation is seeking a highly skilled, nimble and collaborative professional to serve as Director, Commercial Counsel, Payments supporting our thriving payments platform and complex financial partnerships! You will be responsible for drafting and negotiating a wide variety of contracts related to strategic payments partnerships, new financial product offerings, and other commercial matters. You will also advise clients on the various legal risks, business strategies and other issues related to commercial transactions. This is a phenomenal opportunity to join a dedicated legal team and work at the forefront of helping to deliver new payment and e-commerce experiences around the world!
What you will accomplish:
- Draft, negotiate and advise on complex, multifaceted agreements relating to payments, ecommerce, and other financial services products
- Drive continuous improvements, scalability and operational excellence in the contract negotiation processes and execution, effectively collaborating with subject matter experts and ensuring that contracts are completed a timely basis and with acceptable deal parameters
- Provide strategic legal and business advice to facilitate long-term relationships with key partners
- Manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
What you will bring:
- Good knowledge of regulatory requirements associated with payments and financial services
- Strong interest in alternative payments, emerging payments technology, and the FinTech industry
- J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one US state bar
- 10+ years of commercial legal experience preferably in the FinTech space, including in-house experience with payments matters in the context of internet or technology companies and/or relevant law firm work
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements with a variety of partners in the payments and financial services industry, including payment networks, card issuers, credit providers, acquirers/processors and financial institutions
- Experience working closely with business development and product teams on key commercial partnerships to ensure they align with company objectives and product roadmaps
- Technical understanding of the payments and financial ecosystem, especially as relevant to marketplaces
- Experience managing high deal volume on deadlines with minimal supervision
- Familiarity with card networks and their operating rules
- Sound legal judgment and experience solving problems in a practical manner
- In-house legal department experience.
