Fintech General Counsel - Scale & Negotiate

Larson Maddox; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing fintech firm in New York is seeking an experienced General Counsel to lead legal negotiations and provide strategic guidance. As the first legal hire, you will influence the company's growth by integrating legal expertise into operational strategies. The ideal candidate holds a J.D. from a top law school and has over 5 years of relevant experience, with fintech background being a plus.

Qualifications

• J.D. from Top Law School.
• 5+ years of experience at a Top Tier Law Firm or relevant in-house experience.
• Fintech experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate credit and financing agreements.
• Manage relationships with custodians and address broker-dealer registration inquiries.
• Collaborate with external counsel on complex legal matters.
• Integrate legal insights into business strategies.
• Ensure compliance across tax, securities, and corporate law.

Job description

A fast-growing fintech firm in New York is seeking an experienced General Counsel to lead legal negotiations and provide strategic guidance. As the first legal hire, you will influence the company's growth by integrating legal expertise into operational strategies. The ideal candidate holds a J.D. from a top law school and has over 5 years of relevant experience, with fintech background being a plus.