General Counsel (5-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Leadership & Strategic Advisory
• Act as the primary legal advisor to senior leadership on day-to-day legal matters and strategic initiatives
• Provide practical, solutions-oriented guidance balancing legal risk with commercial objectives
• Operate as a hands-on generalist who can roll up their sleeves and connect the dots across commercial, product, partnerships, finance, and HR teams
• Commercial & Transactional Work
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
• MSAs with banks and card issuers
• Strategic partnership agreements with airlines, loyalty partners, content providers and other complementary partners
• DPAs, IDTAs and data sharing agreements
• Advisory on structuring complex global partnerships and revenue-generating arrangements
• Review and maintain customer-facing product terms, participation agreements, and service-specific terms
• Regulatory & Compliance
• Oversee legal and regulatory compliance across relevant jurisdictions (payments, data privacy, loyalty frameworks as applicable)
• Provide guidance on emerging regulatory developments impacting fintech and data-driven platforms
• Advisory on AI governance, including responsible AI policies and contractual restrictions on AI/ML model training using company or client data
• Employment & HR
• Support global employment matters, including employment agreements, workplace policies, and workforce actions across multiple jurisdictions
• Corporate & Governance
• Support corporate governance matters, including board materials, shareholder agreements, resolutions, and entity management
• Advisory on international expansion, entity structuring, and cross-border considerations
• Engage and manage external counsel on an as-needed basis for specialized matters, including litigation, dispute resolution, and jurisdiction-specific regulatory advice
• Operational Continuity
• Step into ongoing matters and ensure seamless continuation of legal workflows
• Absorb and manage litigation and pre-litigation matters, including conducting initial investigations and managing responses to counterparty claims
• Identify and prioritize key legal risks and urgent issues during the coverage period
• Maintain and improve legal processes, templates, intake workflows, and playbooks; leverage legal technology tools where appropriate

Who You Are

• JD or equivalent; Admitted to the bar in at least one U.S. state
• 10+ years of legal experience, including: Prior General Counsel, Deputy GC, or senior in-house leadership role
• Strong background in B2B fintech, SaaS, or technology-driven businesses
• Demonstrated experience handling complex commercial transactions and global partnerships
• Working knowledge of international data protection frameworks, including GDPR, and experience negotiating DPAs, IDTAs, and cross-border data sharing agreements
• Familiarity with APAC regulatory environments, particularly Singapore (PDPA) and Australia (Privacy Act, APRA prudential standards); UK exposure is a plus
• Experience with data privacy programs, including GDPR, CCPA, and PDPA compliance; CIPP/US or CIPP/E certification preferred
• Comfortable managing workflows and stakeholder communications across multiple time zones (US, APAC, EU)
• Proven ability to operate independently in a lean, fast-paced environment
• Strong executive presence with the ability to advise senior stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in loyalty, rewards, or points-based ecosystems
• Familiarity with financial services regulatory standards (e.g., APRA CPS 230/234, PCI DSS)
• Experience advising on AI/data governance for product launches