Lead Counsel, Payments Partnerships Job at Meta

Payment & Product Partnerships Counsel - APAC

Adyen’s Payment & Product Partnerships Counsel team is newly chartered within th...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Adyen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years experience as a qualified lawyer across in-house and law firm roles, with a significant portion spent working with financial institutions or technology companies on transactions opposite experienced counsel
Working dexterity with financial services partnership transactions, where a regulated financial institution and another party (e.g., a network, a fintech, another financial institution) collaborate to stand up and run a unified financial product or service, preferably a payment, credit, or lending product
A capable contract generalist who’s able to spot a broad range of legal issues across disciplines (e.g., contract, regulatory, IP, privacy)
an avid drafter with a passion for simple, elegant language and an aversion to gratuitous legalese
and, a seasoned lead negotiator who is able to identify and communicate practical, risk-based solutions to deal points persuasively and on the fly
Excellent English-language communication skills, with the capacity to translate complex legal and contractual concepts to technical teams and other non-lawyer audiences
Constitutional curiosity and enthusiasm to self-educate quickly on complex business models, technologies, and product use cases
Strong, risk-tuned judgment, outstanding project management skills, and the ability to juggle competing priorities under tight deadlines

Job Responsibility

Partner with Adyen’s payment and product partnerships teams to help build, manage, and grow strategic relationships with card networks, payment methods, financial institutions, and other financial and technology partners that support Adyen’s product and technical stack
Structure, draft, and negotiate strategic infrastructure partnership agreements to enable and optimize Adyen’s payments and financial products across our Asia-Pacific markets
Collaborate with product, regulatory, compliance, risk, finance, partnerships, and other cross-functional teams to ensure our partner deals conform to our regulatory positions and support our product development, market expansion, and commercial objectives
Counsel stakeholders across the business on operation and interpretation of partner agreements (including scheme, network, and operating rules), partner and regulatory ecosystem interdependencies, and corresponding risks and opportunities affecting Adyen’s product and go-to-market strategies
Scale our deal cycles and the products they support by generating and maintaining documents and other resources for working with partners, including form agreements, position guides, and implementation briefs
Stay current on laws, regulations, and scheme and network rules governing bank-partner relationships, third-party service providers and outsourcing, privacy, data security, consumer protection in financial services, and marketing
Build relationships as a trusted advisor by providing clear, practical, actionable guidance in areas involving significant ambiguity or rapid industry evolution

Fulltime

Payment & Product Partnerships Counsel - EMEA

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Adyen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years experience as a qualified lawyer across in-house and law firm roles, with a significant portion spent working with financial institutions or technology companies on transactions opposite experienced counsel
Working dexterity with financial services partnership transactions, where a regulated financial institution and another party (e.g., a network, a fintech, another financial institution) collaborate to stand up and run a unified financial product or service, preferably a payment, credit, or lending product
A capable contract generalist who's able to spot a broad range of legal issues across disciplines (e.g., contract, regulatory, IP, privacy)
an avid drafter with a passion for simple, elegant language and an aversion to gratuitous legalese
and, a seasoned lead negotiator who is able to identify and communicate practical, risk-based solutions to deal points persuasively and on the fly
Excellent English-language communication skills, with the capacity to translate complex legal and contractual concepts to technical teams and other non-lawyer audiences
Constitutional curiosity and enthusiasm to self-educate quickly on complex business models, technologies, and product use cases
Strong, risk-tuned judgment, outstanding project management skills, and the ability to juggle competing priorities under tight deadlines

Job Responsibility

Partner with Adyen's payment and product partnerships teams to help build, manage, and grow strategic relationships with card networks, payment methods, financial institutions, and other financial and technology partners that support Adyen's product and technical stack
Structure, draft, and negotiate strategic infrastructure partnership agreements to enable and optimize Adyen's payments and financial products across our Europe and Middle East markets
Collaborate with product, regulatory, compliance, risk, finance, partnerships, and other cross-functional teams to ensure our partner deals conform to our regulatory positions and support our product development, market expansion, and commercial objectives
Counsel stakeholders across the business on operation and interpretation of partner agreements (including scheme, network, and operating rules), partner and regulatory ecosystem interdependencies, and corresponding risks and opportunities affecting Adyen's product and go-to-market strategies
Scale our deal cycles and the products they support by generating and maintaining documents and other resources for working with partners, including form agreements, position guides, and implementation briefs
Stay current on laws, regulations, and scheme and network rules governing bank-partner relationships, third-party service providers and outsourcing, privacy, data security, consumer protection in financial services, and marketing
Build relationships as a trusted advisor by providing clear, practical, actionable guidance in areas involving significant ambiguity or rapid industry evolution

Fulltime

Global Data Privacy Counsel

We are looking for a senior attorney with extensive experience in global data pr...

Location

United States , Atlanta

Salary:

Not provided

Arrive

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from a reputable, accredited U.S. law school
Active license in good standing with one or more U.S. state bars (Georgia preferred)
10+ years of progressive experience in data privacy and cybersecurity legal matters, with significant in-house experience at a high-growth, technology-driven company
Deep expertise and knowledge of and hands-on experience with U.S. and international data privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance laws and frameworks (including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PCI-DSS, ISO certifications, and other relevant global standards) and leading-edge AI regulations and frameworks
Demonstrated success in providing strategic legal counsel that balances risk management with enabling innovation and business growth, particularly in payments and data-driven initiatives
Proven experience leading global privacy and data protection programs, including managing privacy and data protection risk frameworks and governance
Experience managing external counsel, auditors, and regulators
Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire diverse, global teams, including direct leadership experience with Data Protection Officers and other privacy professionals
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice that aligns with business objectives and supports deal-making and sales acceleration
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives and cross-functional teams globally

Job Responsibility

Serve as a trusted strategic legal advisor to executive leadership, business unit and function heads, and the governance committees on global privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity risks, as well as opportunities aligned with rapid business growth and innovation
Design, lead, and continuously evolve the global privacy and data protection program, ensuring it not only meets regulatory requirements but also supports scalable growth and competitive advantage in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Partner closely with product, technology, payments, data, software and hardware sales, marketing, and strategy teams to embed privacy-by-design and data governance principles into all data-driven and payment-related initiatives
Advise on privacy, data protection, cross-border data processing, and emerging technologies (AI and machine learning), in connection with parking, public transport and other urban mobility technologies and data services (B2B, B2C), to help the company navigate these complex regulatory environments while accelerating innovation
Balance risk management with enabling agility—help business units achieve their ambitious growth objectives without compromising compliance or customer trust
Lead and manage a global, unified privacy and data protection team, including the EU Data Protection Officer and EU Privacy Program Manager, and serve as the global privacy and data protection leader responsible for harmonizing privacy and data protection practices across all regions
Act as the company’s U.S. and Canada Privacy Officer, overseeing all U.S.-specific and Canada-specific aspects of the global privacy and data protection program
Own enterprise-wide development, implementation, and continuous improvement of privacy and data protection policies, standards, and frameworks aligned with relevant global privacy and data protection-related regulations
Develop and maintain a privacy and data protection risk management framework and a dashboard of key privacy metrics to inform leadership decision making and monitor program effectiveness in a high-growth environment
Lead privacy and data protection audits and program assessments to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement aligned with rapid company growth

Associate General Counsel, Corporate

As Associate General Counsel, you will be a key legal partner helping OnePay sca...

Location

United States

Salary:

260000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

OnePay

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

J.D. and active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar
10+ years of experience practicing corporate and commercial law, including at a leading law firm and in-house at a fintech, payments company, or financial services business
Significant experience with payments and payment network ecosystems, including processor partnerships and agreements involving counterparties such as Mastercard, Visa, Marqeta, Checkout, or similar participants
Experience advising on digital wallet products or partnerships, and comfort engaging on crypto and stablecoin adjacent topics from a commercial and risk perspective
Strong working knowledge of data rights and governance in commercial deals, including ownership, sharing, DPAs, security terms, and operational implementation
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and project management skills with a strong eye for detail
A practical, business-first mindset with the ability to weigh legal risk in the context of product, operational, and commercial realities
Clear, concise communication skills across technical and non-legal audiences, with the ability to influence decision-making at multiple levels
Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment while managing multiple priorities
Low ego, high ownership, and strong collaborative instincts. No task is too big or too small

Job Responsibility

Lead payments related transactions. Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial and strategic agreements, with a strong focus on payments and payment networks
Support digital wallet and crypto adjacent initiatives. Advise and execute on initiatives involving digital wallets and emerging rails
Navigate data ownership, sharing, and governance. Be an agile and informed partner for data questions that arise in commercial deals
Embed with the business. Partner closely with teams across Product, Commercial, Procurement, Finance, Corporate Development, and Operations to proactively identify legal risks and design pragmatic, business-aligned solutions
Operate effectively in a complex, high intensity environment. Help triage, prioritize, and unblock work in a fast-moving environment where inputs may be incomplete and timelines tight
Help the legal function scale with AI and better systems. Contribute to building light-weight, stage-appropriate, scalable legal processes, templates, playbooks, and policies

What we offer

Offers Equity

Fulltime

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

Country Director

As the Country Director at pawaPay, you will lead the company’s operations and p...

Location

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Salary:

Not provided

Talent Safari

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience in stakeholder management, business development, regulatory liaison, or operational leadership within fintech, mobile money, telecoms, or financial services
Proven experience managing senior external stakeholders, including regulators, mobile network operators, and banks
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field (MBA preferred)
Strong understanding of the African payments industry
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives and coordinating multiple internal teams
Excellent relationship-building skills, with strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work under pressure, multitask effectively, and maintain high responsiveness
Fluency in English
and local languages spoken in DRC
High integrity, strong organisational skills, and a proactive, “ownership-driven” mindset

Job Responsibility

Serve as the primary relationship holder for all in-country partners, including MMOs, banks, and financial institutions
Lead ongoing partner engagement, ensuring clear and consistent communication, alignment to Group strategy, and proactive management of partner expectations
Own and lead all in-country service review meetings, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reviews
Maintain partner satisfaction through regular in-person and virtual engagements, ensuring strong local presence and responsiveness
Act as the in-country escalation point for all partner issues, resolving disputes where possible and escalating to Cluster Leads or Group where necessary
Maintain a single, consolidated view of the partnership at the market level, documenting key issues, opportunities, and performance trends
Support Group-level partnership owners (Head of Africa Ops) in cross-jurisdiction engagements by providing updates, insights, and local intelligence
Lead initial commercial conversations with MMO and banking partners in-country, identifying opportunities for improved commercial performance, new initiatives, and strengthened collaboration
Drive end-to-end onboarding, integration, and go-live processes with partners, coordinating with Operations, Product, Tech, and Compliance teams
Ensure robust post–go-live support, collecting feedback, monitoring adoption, and leading in-country follow-up

What we offer

Help improve financial access in Africa
Being part of an amazing team that shapes the company’s culture as a great place to be
An ambitious, talented, and diverse team that always has your back
We grow fast, and you will grow fast with us
Competitive remuneration
35 days of paid leave per year (inclusive of public holidays) and more

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

Director, UWPM, Alternative Energy

The Underwriting and Portfolio Management organization is responsible for workin...

Location

United States , New York; Houston; Charlotte

Salary:

209500.00 - 286900.00 USD / Year

Capital One

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Military Experience
At least 5 years of experience in tax equity transaction underwriting and execution
At least 7 years of experience in tax equity, credit, portfolio management, or asset management

Job Responsibility

Lead and compile due diligence to draw conclusions on material current and future risks and mitigates
identify performance drivers, project future performance, and anticipate ability to repay debt
apply industry research across transactions and share key takeaways across the organization
Lead all aspects of tax equity transaction execution efforts including structuring, diligence, approvals, document negotiations and oversight of junior members, providing feedback, and coaching
Leverage deep expertise in industry trends and market analysis to present findings and potential opportunities to senior management with ease
Anticipate questions that will be raised during deal review and approval meetings
Assist and develop procedures to ensure less experienced team members understand financial statement analysis and cash flow analysis
Review financial models independently and incorporate complex structures or nuances
Propose appropriate structuring options in tandem with deal team
Interpret pricing model outputs in context of business return hurdles and consider areas for increasing returns

What we offer

comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being
performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI)

Fulltime

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Lead Counsel, Payments Partnerships

Meta

Location:
Singapore

Category:
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Job Posted:
February 08, 2026

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