Counsel, Commercial Payments Job at Citizens Bank (Boston, Massachusetts)

Associate General Counsel, Payments Commercial

Meta seeks an experienced, proactive transactional attorney to serve as Associat...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

202000.00 - 274000.00 USD / Year

Product Counsel, Payments

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Product Counsel to join our lega...

Location

United States

Salary:

160320.00 - 249600.00 USD / Year

Plaid

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with an active license to practice law
6-8+ years of legal experience
Strong familiarity with some combination of: Nacha operating rules, BSA/AML regulations, Reg E and other consumer protection laws (e.g. UDAAP), Third Party Sender requirements, Money Transmission Laws, RTP Network Rules, and Payment Card Network rules
Strong understanding of data protection and privacy laws, including GLBA
Experience negotiating, advising on, and managing the risks of complex commercial agreements with partner banks, payment processing vendors, and other payments-related service providers
Creative thinking about interpreting and applying the law in unsettled contexts

Job Responsibility

Provide expert legal advice and guidance on matters related to fintech payments and consumer protection activities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, compliance, and product marketing to integrate legal considerations into the product lifecycle
Assist go-to-market and commercial counsel in deals, ensuring legal compliance and mitigating potential risks
Stay abreast of changes in relevant laws and regulations, and ensure proactive adjustments to company policies and procedures
Draft and review legal documents and disclosures related to payments services and data use
Work closely with external legal counsel when necessary and represent the company in regulatory discussions

What we offer

medical
dental
vision
401(k)

Fulltime

Senior Counsel - Commercial and New Payment Flows - Acceptance

Mastercard is seeking an experienced attorney to be responsible for providing co...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Mastercard

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with a solid academic and training background
in-house work experience
familiarity of law / regulation in the banking, remittance and payments space
licensed to practice in the relevant jurisdiction
Experience reviewing and advising on the development of external facing marketing, user content, and user experiences
Able to work independently and collaboratively, spot issues, prioritize and multi-task effectively in a fast-paced sales environment
Keen business insight and strong communication skills to interact confidently and effectively with internal clients, Mastercard customers and law and policy colleagues, including senior management and Mastercard executives
Complex transactional legal experience at a reputable law firm or as an in-house counsel
Strong drafting and negotiating skills with the ability to understand and simplify complex concepts, issues, technologies, and deal structures
A team player, willing to take on responsibilities and roles that support the team, department, region and the company

Job Responsibility

Acting as a day-to-day advisor for our sales clients by partnering with the business and legal specialists to deliver on strategy, including expanding commercial card acceptance
and securing Mastercard’s share with merchants, acquirers, prepaid program managers, issuers and digital partners
Advising business on a wide range of commercial and contractual matters including legal and business risk assessment
and analysis on diverse matters from new product constructs to commercial agreements
Collaborating with internal subject matter experts to better understand and be able to advise holistically on our products and relevant regulatory, compliance, privacy and antitrust issues
Providing support to the Commercial Solutions business development teams to support product sales initiatives
Autonomously structuring, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex customer agreements, including identifying legal and business risks and recommending solutions
Engaging on strategic relationships and partnership agreements with our digital partners
Training and educating clients on processes, risks, changes in laws and regulations and the regulatory landscape of different regions on an ongoing basis
Partnering with regional compliance leads to ensure products and services comply with corporate policies, such as gifts and hospitality, anti-bribery and anti-corruption and third party on-boarding

Fulltime

Associate Commercial Counsel

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Associate Commercial Counsel based ...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Adyen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4+ years of legal experience, in house or at a law firm
strong commercial contracting and/or other transactional experience
ability to collaborate with other legal counsels based in jurisdictions across the US, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC
team player who likes to collaborate
solid people skills
ability to work autonomously and run things like your own business
curious, ask questions, and take ownership over your learning and professional growth
self-motivated, driven, reliable, adaptable and detail-oriented
experience educating others on complex ideas, communicating them clearly, and providing additional training when necessary
ability to structure and prioritize your work in a high volume, fast-paced environment and build and drive processes to completion

Job Responsibility

Provide strategic legal advice across various commercial functions, advising stakeholders in our sales, account management, product, and regulatory teams globally
draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of complex, multi-jurisdictional commercial agreements for our payment, data and financial services products
proactively problem solve for emerging legal and operational risks, providing risk-based decisions on complex legal issues and proposing improvements and efficiencies to mitigate future exposure
advising on early-stage customer disputes, managing initial phases of legal conflicts, and providing counsel on complex legal interpretations
drive legal automation efforts to help scale our team and bring greater efficiency to the contracting process
work autonomously in a cross-functional manner
build strong relationships with colleagues, leaders, and stakeholders across the company
participate in training our commercial colleagues across the globe

Commercial Counsel

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Commercial Counsel based in New Yor...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

Not provided

Adyen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of legal experience, in house or at a law firm
strong commercial contracting and/or other transactional experience
ability to collaborate with other legal counsels based in jurisdictions across the US, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC
team player who likes to collaborate
solid people skills
ability to work autonomously
curious, ask questions, and take ownership over learning and professional growth
self-motivated, driven, reliable, adaptable and detail-oriented
experience educating others on complex ideas
ability to structure and prioritize work in a high volume, fast-paced environment

Job Responsibility

Provide strategic legal advice across various commercial functions
draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of complex, multi-jurisdictional commercial agreements
proactively problem solve for emerging legal and operational risks
advising on early-stage customer disputes
drive legal automation efforts
work autonomously in a cross-functional manner
build strong relationships with colleagues, leaders, and stakeholders
participate in training our commercial colleagues across the globe

Senior Counsel, Payments EU

Uber is looking to hire an exceptional attorney with expertise in European payme...

Location

Netherlands , Amsterdam

Salary:

Not provided

Uber

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

An enthusiastic, team player with a passion for how technology can influence peoples’ lives responsibly and within the law
A minimum of 8 years experience with preference for a mix of in-house and law firm background
Strong financial regulatory background, including knowledge of the laws and regulations that regulate payments and other types of regulated financial services in the EU and experience dealing with government agencies and regulators in this field
Qualified attorney and Member of Bar Association or otherwise eligible to practice as In-House Counsel
Possess excellent business judgment, communication and interpersonal skills
Enthusiastic about Uber

Job Responsibility

Work with colleagues from Uber’s legal, commercial, product, and operations teams responsible for Uber’s payments and financial services ecosystem, helping to set strategy and provide legal leadership across the EU region
Be a key advisor to business leadership regionally on legal risks and opportunities, payments and fintech/regtech innovations, development of financial services regulations, consumer protection themes, AML, KYC, sanctions, and other areas where the law meets the business
Proactively monitor and advise the business on current and new financial services regulations and card scheme rules that could impact Uber’s business model and growth
Be involved in the design, planning and launch of new and exciting product developments and business initiatives across the region and internationally, including fintech services and partnerships
Negotiate commercial agreements with payment processors, banks, fintech partners and payments-related support vendors
Manage outside counsel regionally, including budget planning and monitoring with the aim to ensure that the company receives cost effective legal advice

Fulltime

Commercial Counsel

Column is growing its in-house commercial legal team to own the legal infrastruc...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

200000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

Column

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6+ years as a practicing lawyer
law firm experience in a technology transactions or fintech practice and/or in-house experience at a fintech or financial institution
ability to independently draft and negotiate commercial agreements, with a strong understanding of both contract law and commercial transactions
experience with complex commercial negotiations
comfort with project management, deadlines, and juggling execution across multiple initiatives for multiple stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Own complex agreements end-to-end: Structure, draft, and negotiate complex customer, and vendor, and third-party agreements covering a broad range of banking products and services, including agreements related to payments and money movement service and banking partnerships inclusive of deposit account, card, and lending programs
Build and manage legal playbooks and templates that scale: Develop and maintain templates and inventories of contracts, terms of services, notices, and disclosures for the Bank’s products, services, and distribution channels that enable speed without sacrificing quality
Negotiate: Lead negotiations with high-growth fintechs and enterprise customers, balancing commercial priorities with regulatory requirements
Develop strong cross-functional partnerships: Work closely with the Sales and Business teams to understand the Bank’s goals, strategy, and risk tolerance for each deal in order to develop an efficient and risk-based contracting strategy
Expand into additional areas of law: As the fourth member of our growing Legal team, you'll support each other with novel research, product and regulatory advice, exam management, subpoena responses, litigation deliverables, and corporate governance materials
Help us level up how Legal operates: Serve as a thought partner to the business and legal to support Column's ongoing growth through improvements to bank agreements, policies, and legal processes

What we offer

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, including options that are 100% covered by Column for you and 100% covered for your dependents
Comprehensive family planning and fertility benefits via partnership with Carrot, including reimbursement of up to $20,000 in qualified expenses
Up to $2,000 (post-tax) monthly rent subsidy for employees living within 2 miles of Column’s office
FSA and HSA account options to enable use of pre-tax money for medical and dependent care expenses
401k plan, including self-directed brokerage options
Flexible time-off policy - take the time off that you want and need to relax and recharge
100% paid parental leave, including 16 weeks for birth mothers, 12 weeks for primary caregivers, and 8 weeks for secondary caregivers
Up to $4,500 in annual reimbursements for backup childcare
Catered lunches and dinners for SF employees
Commuter benefits, including paid transportation to-and-from the office

Fulltime

Product Counsel, Payments

We are looking for an experienced Senior Product Counsel to lead legal support f...

Location

United States , New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA

Salary:

260000.00 - 325000.00 USD / Year

Whatnot

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) and active membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (CA or NY preferred)
8+ years of combined experience in a top law firm and/or in-house legal department
At least 3 years advising on payments, fintech, or financial services matters
Deep understanding of payments law and infrastructure, including card network operating rules, money transmission, and merchant acquiring frameworks
Proven experience negotiating commercial and technology agreements with financial institutions, processors, or payment partners
Strong familiarity with U.S. and international regulatory frameworks, including PSD2, e-money, AML, and consumer finance regulations
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, product-driven environment, providing actionable guidance to non-legal stakeholders
Excellent communication, drafting, and interpersonal skills, with a bias toward clarity and collaboration
A proactive, business-minded approach and comfort with ambiguity
A sense of humor and humility

Job Responsibility

Provide strategic and practical legal advice to product, engineering, and business teams on the design and rollout of payment products, merchant services, and financial infrastructure
Advise on regulatory and compliance requirements, including U.S. and international payment regulations, money transmission, stored value, AML/BSA, consumer protection, and card network rules
Draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements with processors, acquiring banks, payment facilitators, and other financial partners
Partner with Compliance, Risk, and Product Operations to develop scalable policies, playbooks, and controls that support compliant and sustainable growth
Support expansion of payment products into new jurisdictions, assessing cross-border licensing and regulatory frameworks
Collaborate with Business Development on strategic financial partnerships and integrations
Stay current on developments in payments, fintech, and digital commerce regulation, and advise leadership on implications for product strategy
Help build the infrastructure for a world-class legal function that scales with Whatnot’s growth

What we offer

Offers Equity
Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
Work From Home Support
Home office setup allowance
Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
Care benefits
Monthly allowance for wellness
Annual allowance towards Childcare
Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses

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