Sr. Counsel - Digital Wallet and Payments

MedStar Health; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health recherche un conseiller juridique pour soutenir ses activités de portefeuille numérique et de paiements. Le candidat idéal possédera un Juris Doctorate, plus de 8 ans d'expérience juridique, et saura travailler dans un environnement rapide et collaboratif. Des connaissances sur les systèmes de paiement et les régulations sont essentielles. Cette position offre un modèle de travail hybride et un salaire compétitif.

Benefits

Assurance santé complète

Plan 401(k) avec correspondance de l'entreprise

Congés payés

Congé parental

Soutien à la planification familiale

Qualifications

• 8+ ans d'expérience juridique pertinente.
• Expérience dans les systèmes de paiement et les négociations d'accords commerciaux complexes.

Responsibilities

• Fournit un conseil juridique sur les questions légales complexes.
• Rédige et négocie des accords commerciaux complexes.

Skills

Communication

Présentation

Proactivité

Sens des affaires

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

At Early Warning, we've powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle, Paze, and more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

Overall Purpose

This role advises and provides legal support to the company's digital wallet and payments businesses, advising business teams on a broad range of legal matters, including regulatory compliance, product development, and commercial transactions.

Essential Functions

• Provides day-to-day legal counsel and advice on complex legal issues to the wallet and payments business teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Advises on, drafts, reviews, and negotiates a variety of complex commercial agreements and strategic technology transactions with financial institutions, merchant acquirers, payment gateways, payment processors, and service providers.
• Proactively manages large-scale initiatives and collaborates with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to enable business objectives.
• Stays abreast of and advises on legislative, regulatory, and industry developments that apply to the business.
• Partners with Risk and other Legal Department teams to provide solution-oriented support to business teams while balancing potential legal, regulatory, and other risks.
• Supports the company's commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, admission to one or more State bars.
• 8+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience advising on digital wallets and payment systems, as well as negotiating complex commercial agreements in the payments industry.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and industry standards applicable to the payments industry.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, collegial environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills at all organizational levels.
• Business acumen, proactive attitude, and a commitment to professional ethics.

Physical Requirements

Standard office environment; primarily sedentary work involving extensive computer use. Ability to lift 10 pounds occasionally. Must have visual acuity and dexterity for document and equipment manipulation. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts. Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

The salary range in Phoenix, AZ/Chicago, IL is $200,000 - $230,000; in New York, NY/San Francisco, CA is $230,000 - $260,000. Additional benefits and incentive plans are available.

Some of the ways we prioritize your health and happiness include comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave, and family planning support. Check our Benefits page for more details.

We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Early Warning Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and we prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics or unrelated factors.