General Counsel (US)

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary drafter and negotiator for all commercial contracts, debt/equity instruments, and legal documents.
• Regulatory Navigation: Analyze market developments in fintech, privacy, and information security (e.g., deposit regulation, AML, data privacy) to ensure continuous compliance.
• AI Champion: Identify and implement AI-driven legal tools for contract analysis, research, and workflow automation to maintain high output as a solo lead.
• Strategic Governance: Own the legal lifecycle of our US entities, managing board materials and reporting directly to the US CEO.
• Product & Tech Advisory: Provide real-time legal feedback on new product features, specifically those involving automated financial services and emerging tech.
• Litigation & IP Management: Directly manage claims and intellectual property matters, coordinating with specialized outside counsel only when necessary.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as a dedicated partner to the Commercial, Finance and HR teams, providing swift, actionable advice on labor laws and contract terms.

Qualifications

• Education & licensure: Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree with a license to practice law in NY required.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of legal experience in a general corporate legal practice, with a heavy emphasis on Fintech, Banking, or Financial Services.
• Technical Expertise: Proven track record in startup space, with focus on Fintech and banking experience.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, competing priorities as a solution-focused problem solver.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate and support the company’s legal position to both internal and external entities with brevity and clarity.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and up to 28 days PTO accrued from your first month, plus 13 public holidays.
• Employee Development Budget of $2,200 and 4 full training days per year.
• Company 401k contribution of 5%.
• Healthcare coverage contribution, including medical, dental and vision.
• Commuter benefits and flexible working from home policy.
• Regular team events and yearly Summer and Winter Party.

Pay

$275,000 - $300,000 USD