Remote Regulatory Counsel, High-Risk Payments & Gaming

Finix; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Finix is hiring a Regulatory Counsel to partner with Product and Sales on legal and regulatory matters for payment products in new markets. The role supports the U.S.

and Canada footprint and reports to the Head of Legal, collaborating with Product, Sales, Partnerships, and Compliance. Initial focus includes gaming and gambling sectors with rapid regulatory changes; strong regulatory experience in payments or fintech is valued, with the goal of enabling compliant product launches and market

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (or equivalent) and active bar admission in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
• 5+ years of legal experience with a substantial regulatory focus in payments, fintech, banking, gaming, or similar regulated industry.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex multi-jurisdictional regulatory frameworks and apply them to products, customers, and business models.
• Experience advising product, sales, or business teams on new product launches or market entry.
• Working knowledge of U.S. payments and financial services regulation (e.g., money transmission licensing, FinCEN, BSA/AML), privacy, and consumer protections.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to turn ambiguity into clear plans and decisions.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional work with multiple dependencies and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary regulatory advisor to Product and Sales, providing fast, practical, well-documented guidance on product designs and deals.
• Lead regulatory analysis for new sectors, business models, and structures (e.g., ISV, marketplace, merchant-of-record).
• Own regulatory strategy for gaming and gambling verticals, including state and provincial analysis and licensing requirements.
• Embed regulatory requirements into product design and user flows from concept through launch.
• Support Sales and Partnerships with regulatory diligence on prospects and agreements with regulatory implications.
• Translate laws and network rules into clear guidance, position papers, and FAQs for internal teams.
• Monitor regulatory developments in the U.S. and Canada and advise on impact to products and markets.
• Coordinate with sponsor banks and card networks on program approvals and regulatory questions.
• Work with Compliance on licensing, renewals, filings, and audit readiness.
• Engage outside counsel on specialized matters and bring work in-house over time.
• Prepare clear, decision-ready regulatory analyses for senior management, the board, and partners.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) / equivalent

Job description

Finix is hiring a Regulatory Counsel to partner with Product and Sales on legal and regulatory matters for payment products in new markets. The role supports the U.S.

and Canada footprint and reports to the Head of Legal, collaborating with Product, Sales, Partnerships, and Compliance. Initial focus includes gaming and gambling sectors with rapid regulatory changes; strong regulatory experience in payments or fintech is valued, with the goal of enabling compliant product launches and market