Fintech In-House Counsel: Commercial & Compliance Growth

Precision Labs; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical, dental, vision

401k with employer match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

ClarityPay, a NYC-based fintech, is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its growing legal and compliance team. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating commercial contracts with merchants and vendors, while supporting product, regulatory, and operations matters.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier school, NY bar license, 3+ years of legal experience including at least 2 years in a law firm, and a track record in consumer financial services.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school and license to practice in good standing in primary state of residence (NY).
• 3+ years total legal experience, including at least 2 years in a law firm.
• Significant contract drafting and negotiation experience.
• In-depth familiarity with consumer financial services matters generally.
• Strong legal research skills and written/verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts with merchants and vendors.
• Support business development and internal stakeholders on legal/compliance questions.
• Serve as in-house SME on AI tools in legal workflows.
• Provide regulatory advice and risk assessments for new financial products.
• Develop and improve contracting/regulatory policies and processes.
• Collaborate on inquiries from customers/regulators and internal policy development.
• Project-manage key legal/compliance initiatives.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Communication

Tech utilization

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar license (NY)

Job description

ClarityPay, a NYC-based fintech, is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its growing legal and compliance team. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating commercial contracts with merchants and vendors, while supporting product, regulatory, and operations matters.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier school, NY bar license, 3+ years of legal experience including at least 2 years in a law firm, and a track record in consumer financial services.