Counsel (USA)

Conduit; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

Conduit is a financial technology infrastructure company seeking a senior Counsel (USA) for a six-month engagement in New York. The role focuses on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide array of complex commercial agreements, including MSAs, SaaS agreements, and partner contracts, with multi-jurisdictional regulatory navigation.

The candidate should have 5–10 years post-qualification experience in commercial and contract law, experience in fintech/payments, and strong English

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5–10 years of post-qualification experience focused on commercial and contract law.
• Proven track record drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements in fintech/payments/financial services.
• Working knowledge of SaaS business models, cross-border payment infrastructure, and money transmission frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; Spanish or Portuguese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate MSAs, SaaS agreements, and partner contracts.
• Provide strategic legal guidance on cross-border payments, AML/CTF, and financial services regulations.
• Collaborate with compliance, operations, and sales teams to support deal execution and governance policies.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract law

Cross-border payments

SaaS knowledge

English proficiency

Job description

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Licensed attorney in at least one US jurisdiction with 5–10 years of post-qualification experience and a strong focus on commercial and contract law.

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Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Counsel (USA) at Conduit Category: Jobs Organiser: Conduit Description: Conduit is a financial technology infrastructure company dedicated to building the next generation of global payment systems. The organization focuses on solving the complexities of cross-border money movement by providing a streamlined infrastructure for fintechs, payment service providers, and financial institutions. Backed by prominent investors such as Coinbase and Circle, Conduit aims to facilitate frictionless commerce and fair economic opportunity in emerging markets. The company is currently seeking an experienced, commercially-minded attorney for a six-month temporary engagement. This high-autonomy role involves taking primary responsibility for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide array of complex commercial agreements, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), SaaS agreements, and partner contracts. The position is designed for a senior professional capable of navigating multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments independently. In addition to contract management, the Counsel will provide strategic legal guidance on cross-border payments, AML/CTF frameworks, and financial services regulations. The role requires close collaboration with internal compliance, operations, and sales teams to support deal execution and refine internal governance policies as the company scales its global footprint.

Eligibility:

• Licensed attorney in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5–10 years of post-qualification experience with a strong focus on commercial and contract law.
• Proven track record of drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, specifically within the fintech, payments, or financial services sectors.
• Working knowledge of SaaS business models, cross-border payment infrastructure, and money transmission frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.

Deadline: Not specified Location: New York, NY Fees: None Contact Information: Not specified (Applications are managed through the provided LinkedIn portal).