Description:

Job Description:
At An International Payments Company, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we've tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money, ensuring true peace of mind. Whether it's supporting loved ones back home, growing a business across continents, or pursuing new opportunities abroad, we're not just here to move money— we're here to move our global customers forward.

We're looking for builders, reimaginers, and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology, trust, and transformation. If that's you and you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career—we invite you to join over 2,800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.

An International Payments Company is hiring a Senior Payments Counsel to draft, help negotiate, and implement agreements with a variety of parties in the remittance payments industry, and to provide regulatory advice to support An International Payments Company's global products and services. You will be a key partner of An International Payments Company's business teams, as you provide expert legal support on complex agreements that allow An International Payments Company to move money around the world on behalf of our customers. You will provide expert legal advice on regulatory compliance, product and service development, and driving cross border expansion and licensing initiatives.

You will have deep experience with commercial agreements, even if those agreements don't necessarily cover payments. We are also looking for a candidate who is able to stay informed of evolving regulatory matters; develop an understanding of An International Payments Company's business; and take on new and exciting work in a fast moving environment, even if it is outside of your prior work experience.

You Will:

Structure, draft, and negotiate agreements with key commercial partners including banks, payment systems, payment processors, and disbursement partners around the world.
Provide regulatory guidance to product development, compliance, business, and marketing teams.
Support and advise the government relations and compliance teams on regulatory engagement matters.
Monitor and stay current with changes in payment related laws and regulations and advise on any necessary changes to An International Payments Company's products and services.
Manage and collaborate with external counsel in various jurisdictions as needed.
Help support the business with other types of legal work, as needed.

You Have:

8+ years of total experience as an in-house transactional legal counsel and/or with a top national or international firm.
Experience in financial services, including advising on payments and technology agreements and product development.
A strong interest in the fast-moving, ever-changing world of international payments.
Excellent drafting skills and demonstrated ability in leading complex contract negotiations.
Ability to advise on cross-functional projects and product development.
An enthusiastic, pragmatic, and self-motivated attitude.
The desire to work on high level, complex projects in a fast-pace, high-growth environment.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and apply strong judgment in complex, and ambiguous situations.