Associate Counsel - Fintech and HTS

Hopper; Boston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel technology and fintech company based in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced legal counsel to draft and negotiate contracts while navigating complex regulatory issues. Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LLM and a minimum of five years of experience in an in-house role. The company offers competitive salary packages, unlimited paid time off, and an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with small teams.

Benefits

Competitive salary with potential for pre-IPO equity

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)

Carrot Cash travel stipend

Flexible co-working spaces

Generous parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in an in-house position, government, or law firm practice.
• Experience advising a wide range of industries, including consumer products and technology services.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and close fintech and HTS partner contracts.
• Navigate complex regulatory issues related to payments, lending, and insurance.
• Advise product teams on innovative product structures.

Skills

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Proven ability to operate in unfamiliar legal areas and jurisdictions

Experience in navigating complex regulatory issues

Commercial contract drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LLM from the United States

Job description

Employer Industry: Travel Technology and Fintech

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Competitive salary with potential for pre-IPO equity packages
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) for work-life balance
• Carrot Cash travel stipend to support your travel needs
• Access to flexible co-working spaces and work-from-home stipends
• Generous parental leave that exceeds industry standards
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment with small teams that make a significant impact

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Draft, negotiate, and close fintech and HTS partner contracts to support Hopper's success
• Navigate complex regulatory issues related to payments, lending, insurance, and bank partnerships
• Advise product teams on innovative product structures and legal developments impacting fintech products
• Build scalable processes for legal review and the launch of new products
• Provide legal advice on global business issues, including consumer protection and regulatory compliance

What is Required (Qualifications):

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or LLM from the United States
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an in-house position, government, or law firm practice
• Proven ability to operate in unfamiliar legal areas and jurisdictions
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in navigating complex regulatory issues and commercial contract drafting

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience in advising a wide range of industries, including consumer products and technology services
• Familiarity with cross-border tax issues and their implications on commercial contracts

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