Lead Counsel, Payments Partnerships Job at Meta

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

Head of Legal - US

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Head of Legal (US) to lea...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

Not provided

Sokin

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified US attorney (JD) admitted to practice in at least one US jurisdiction (New York preferred)
5+ years’ post-qualification experience (or equivalent) with relevant experience in fintech, payments, financial services, or a highly regulated environment
Demonstrated experience supporting US financial services licensing (application and/or ongoing compliance lifecycle), ideally in payments/fintech or another regulated financial services environment
Experience partnering closely with Compliance/Risk teams and working effectively with regulators and external counsel
Strong understanding of US commercial contracting and the ability to advise effectively in a fast-paced, scaling business
Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders, simplify complex legal issues, and provide practical, business-oriented guidance
Experience building or scaling legal processes (templates, playbooks, contract workflows) and managing external counsel effectively
Candidates will need to have the right to work in the jurisdiction that they are looking to work in

Job Responsibility

Develop and lead Sokin’s US legal strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and applicable US regulatory requirements
Provide expert legal advice to US leadership on a wide range of issues including commercial contracts, product and distribution models, data protection/privacy, intellectual property, employment matters, and litigation/disputes
Partner with business, compliance, risk, and product teams to support US product development and go-to-market, ensuring legal risks are identified early and managed pragmatically
Own the relationship with US external counsel, optimising for quality, speed, and cost-effectiveness
Lead and coordinate Sokin’s US licensing strategy in partnership with Compliance and business leadership, supporting the company’s ability to operate and scale in the US market
Manage the legal workstream for licensing applications, renewals, ongoing reporting and change management, including oversight of external counsel and internal stakeholders
Support regulatory readiness activities such as exams, audits, supervisory requests, and regulator communications, ensuring consistent documentation, issue escalation, and remediation tracking
Help shape and maintain US-facing policies, controls, and governance that support licensing obligations and risk management
Negotiate and draft key US commercial agreements including customer terms, supplier agreements, partnerships, and platform/technology contracts
Support strategic initiatives in the US market, including new partnerships, vendor onboarding, and operational scaling

Fulltime

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

Associate Director, Regulatory Legal, APAC

As Associate Director, Regulatory Legal responsible for the rapidly expanding So...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Airwallex

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with 10+ years of post‑qualification experience
Strong regulatory experience gained in the fintech industry, reputable law firms and/or financial institutions
Deep experience advising on payments, remittances, card issuing and/or FX regulatory frameworks in one or more Southeast Asian jurisdictions and/or India
Sound knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment in SEA & India, including experience engaging with one or more key regulators (e.g. MAS, BNM, RBI, SBV, BI, BSP or other relevant authorities)
Demonstrated experience handling regulatory submissions, filings, licence applications and variations, and regulatory strategy
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior business leaders and regulators
Proactive, results‑driven and ownership‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Strong communication and influencing skills, including the ability to explain complex regulatory topics clearly to non‑lawyers and frame commercially relevant options
Excellent drafting skills (in English), with high attention to detail

Job Responsibility

Provide actionable regulatory advice to commercial, product, operations and compliance stakeholders on a broad range of regulatory matters across Southeast Asia and India to drive product and commercial growth
Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks while progressing business objectives, offering pragmatic, solutions‑oriented guidance
Support licence acquisition, maintenance and expansion efforts in key SEA markets and India, including regulatory mapping, licence strategy and engagement on applications and variations
Advise on manuals, policies, procedures and control frameworks to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the regions in which Airwallex operates, while identifying opportunities to create efficiencies and enable scale
Support and, where appropriate, lead regulatory engagements and maintain effective working relationships with regulators across SEA & India (for example, MAS, BNM, RBI and other relevant authorities), including in connection with inspections, thematic reviews, queries and change initiatives
Monitor and interpret regulatory developments in SEA & India, proactively assessing impact and advising internal stakeholders on implications for products, licences and business strategy
Partner closely with Product Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and FCC to ensure alignment on regulatory positions, submissions and remediation plans
In partnership with the APAC Regulatory Legal Lead, mentor and provide guidance to more junior team members and help uplift processes, tooling and ways of working across the Regulatory Legal function
Select, instruct and manage external counsel to ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective advice aligned with Airwallex’s risk appetite and commercial objectives
Leverage AI, LegalTech and RegTech tooling to enhance the scale, efficiency and effectiveness of the Regulatory Legal team

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

As a senior Product Counsel, you will be responsible for providing strategic cou...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

210000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

Column

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Currently licensed in a U.S. state, J.D. or equivalent
7-15+ years as a practicing lawyer
Priority given to candidates with both law firm experience and in-house experience at a fintech and/or a financial institution
Deep expertise counseling product teams on banking infrastructure and embedded finance solutions, both domestic and international
Comprehensive knowledge of the regulatory framework governing banking partnerships and fintech services
Familiarity with data privacy, information security, tax, and intellectual property
The ability to multitask and prioritize effectively with minimal direct supervision

Job Responsibility

Drive Product Strategy & Innovation: Be the strategic legal voice enabling product innovation
Own Regulatory Architecture: Build and evolve our regulatory frameworks for existing and new products
Lead Subject Matter Expertise: Be the go-to authority on legal and regulatory requirements across payments, lending, card relationships, and banking products
Build Strategic Partnerships: Foster strong relationships across Product, Engineering, Risk, and Go-to-Market teams
Shape Industry Dialogue: Represent Column's interests with regulators, industry groups, and partners
Scale Operations: Design and implement legal processes that can scale with hypergrowth
Enable Business Growth: Partner with Go-to-Market teams to streamline partner onboarding and product launches

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
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
100% paid parental leave, including 16 weeks for birth mothers, 12 weeks for primary caregivers, and 8 weeks for secondary caregivers
Catered lunches and dinners for SF employees
Commuter benefits
Regular team building events, including annual offsite

Fulltime

Senior Counsel, Global Acceptance & Merchant Solutions

We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded product and technology lawyer...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Mastercard

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualification as a lawyer with a strong academic background
Significant post-qualification experience, ideally with a combination of in-house and/or leading law firm experience
Demonstrated experience advising on complex commercial and technology-driven arrangements, ideally within the payments, financial services, fintech or other regulated technology sectors
Proven ability to understand sophisticated products, services and platform-based business models
Experience supporting product development and commercialization, including working with cross-functional teams to manage regulatory, data protection, intellectual property and information security considerations
Strong drafting, negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
A proactive, self-motivated and collaborative mindset, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience working in a regulated environment
Knowledge of European regulatory frameworks—such as the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), the NIS2 Directive and the Payment Services Directive—is highly valued
Prior experience as an in-house lawyer within a multinational organization is desirable

Job Responsibility

Commercial Contracting: Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising on a wide range of commercial agreements with customers, partners, acquirers, processors, technology vendors and other third parties, with a strong emphasis on gateway and Merchant Cloud–related arrangements
Product and Platform Support: Providing comprehensive legal support across the product lifecycle—from ideation and design through development, launch and ongoing commercialization—particularly for payments gateway and Merchant Cloud solutions
Regulatory and Risk Advisory: Identifying and advising on legal, regulatory, information security and incident management issues relevant to global payment acceptance and cloud-based merchant services
Stakeholder Partnership: Building strong, collaborative relationships with business, technology and operations leaders, and serving as a pragmatic, solutions-oriented legal advisor embedded within the GA&MS organization
External Counsel Management: Instructing and managing external counsel as appropriate, in line with Mastercard policies and budgets
Strategic and Ad Hoc Support: Supporting strategic initiatives, complex transactions and cross-functional projects, and providing general legal support to the business as required

Fulltime

Lead Counsel, Payments Partnerships

Meta

Location:
Singapore

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

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Requirements:

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