Description:

What We're Looking For:
We're looking for a Payments Counsel to join our growing Legal team. You'll be a trusted advisor across the business, ensuring our products, licenses, and partnerships are structured and executed in compliance with applicable payments regulations. This is a highly cross-functional role, working closely with Compliance, Risk, Product, and Business Development.

What You'll Do:

Advise on U.S. and international payments regulations, including money transmission, stored value, card networks, e-money, and virtual asset frameworks.
Partner with Compliance and Licensing teams on MTL applications, international licenses, and ongoing obligations.
Draft card holder agreements across multiple jurisdictions
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with banks, payment processors, card networks, and vendors.
Provide practical guidance on consumer protection requirements. Privacy experience is a plus.
Manage relationships with outside counsel on specialized regulatory or jurisdictional issues.
Assist with responses to regulators and participate in audits, exams, and inquiries.
Stay ahead of regulatory changes affecting payments, crypto, and fintech; help shape internal strategy and external engagement.

What you will bring to A Stablecoin-Powered Cards & Payments Infrastructure Company

JD from a top level law program. Preference for US trained lawyers but international JDs will be considered
At least 3–6 years of legal experience, focused on payments, fintech, financial services regulation, or related areas.
Strong understanding of domestic and international payments regulations: MTLs, Durbin, EMI/e-money, card scheme rules, PSD2, or equivalent international frameworks.
Experience advising on commercial contracts and regulatory issues for fintech or payments companies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex regulation into clear business advice.
Collaborative, business-oriented mindset; comfortable working across multiple teams and time zones.
Digital assets / crypto regulatory experience a strong plus (e.g., VASP regimes, MiCA, SEC/CFTC frameworks, or equivalent).
Bonus: Prior in-house experience at a fintech, payments company, or financial regulator.