Product Counsel, Payments

Whatnot; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Whatnot is seeking a Senior Product Counsel to lead legal support for its payments and financial services initiatives. The successful candidate will advise on the design and operation of innovative payment systems, manage relationships with financial partners, and navigate complex regulatory frameworks including money transmission, AML/BSA, and consumer protection.

This role involves drafting complex commercial agreements and supporting the expansion of payment products into new jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required and active U.S. bar membership.
• 9+ years of legal experience with at least 3 years in payments/fintech.
• Experience advising on payments, fintech or financial services matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal support for payments and financial services initiatives.
• Advise on design and operation of innovative payment systems.
• Manage relationships with financial partners.
• Navigate regulatory frameworks including money transmission, AML/BSA, and consumer protection.
• Draft complex commercial agreements and support expansion into new jurisdictions.

Skills

Payments/fintech experience

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. degree (US)

Active U.S. bar membership

Job description

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Product Counsel, Payments

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Organising Institution / Firm

Whatnot

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Seattle, WA (Remote co-located)

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J.D. degree, active U.S. bar membership (CA/NY preferred), 9+ years of legal experience with 3+ years in payments/fintech.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Product Counsel, Payments
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Whatnot
Description: Whatnot is seeking a Senior Product Counsel to lead legal support for its payments and financial services initiatives. The successful candidate will advise on the design and operation of innovative payment systems, manage relationships with financial partners, and navigate complex regulatory frameworks including money transmission, AML/BSA, and consumer protection. This role involves drafting complex commercial agreements and supporting the expansion of payment products into new jurisdictions.
Eligibility: Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and an active membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (CA or NY preferred). A minimum of 9 years of combined experience in a top law firm or in-house legal department is required, including at least 3 years specifically advising on payments, fintech, or financial services matters.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Seattle, WA (Remote co-located; candidates must reside within commuting distance of Seattle, NYC, San Francisco, or Los Angeles hubs)
Fees: None
Application Link: Not specified
Contact Information: Not specified