Remote Payments & Privacy Counsel at Jobgether – New York, New York
Jobgether
New York, New York, 10001, United States
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Remote Payments & Privacy Counsel
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Remote Payments & Privacy Counsel. In this crucial role, you will be a trusted advisor ensuring that all products, licenses, and partnerships comply with applicable payments regulations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Compliance, Risk, Product, and Business Development, enabling the organization to navigate complex regulatory environments effectively. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the future of borderless financial solutions while collaborating with talented professionals in a rapidly growing sector.
Accountabilities- Advise on U.S. and EU payments regulations, including state money transmission laws and federal banking regulations.
- Partner with Compliance and Licensing teams on MTL applications and international licenses.
- Draft cardholder agreements across multiple jurisdictions.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with banks and payment processors.
- Provide guidance on consumer protection and data privacy requirements.
- Manage relationships with outside counsel on regulatory issues.
- Assist with regulatory responses and participate in audits.
- Stay informed on regulatory changes affecting payments and fintech.
- JD from a top-level law program; preference for U.S. trained lawyers.
- 5-8 years of legal experience focused on payments and fintech.
- Strong understanding of U.S. and EU payments regulations.
- Experience in commercial contracts and regulatory issues for fintech.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative mindset, comfortable working across teams.
- Experience with GDPR and data protection frameworks.
- Bonus: Prior in-house experience at a fintech or payments company.
- Unlimited time off with a minimum of 10 days required.
- Flexible working environment, with stipends for home office setup.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
- Equity option plan for all team members.
- Access to a card for testing company services.
- Health and wellness spending benefits.
- Opportunities for team summits and offsite events.
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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