Senior General Counsel

Jobgether; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment service is seeking an Associate General Counsel – REMOTE. This pivotal role will involve shaping complex commercial relationships within a financial services platform. Candidates should have extensive legal experience, including payments and digital wallets, to navigate a dynamic legal landscape. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to contribute to innovative legal practices in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance bonuses

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous vacation and paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative company culture

Access to cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Significant experience with payments and payment network agreements.
• Expertise in advising on digital wallet products and crypto topics.

Responsibilities

• Lead payments-related transactions by drafting and negotiating strategic agreements.
• Support digital wallet initiatives and advise on crypto-related products.
• Navigate data ownership and governance questions in commercial dealings.
• Partner closely with various teams to identify legal risks and solutions.

Skills

Corporate and commercial law expertise

Payments and payment network agreements

Advising on digital wallet products

Data rights and governance knowledge

Drafting and negotiation skills

Project management skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

J.D. and active membership in a U.S. state bar

Job description

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Associate General Counsel - REMOTE. In this role, you will be a pivotal legal partner in scaling a significant financial services platform. Your expertise will shape the negotiation and management of complex commercial relationships that drive growth and transformation. Operating at the intersection of law, finance, and technology, you will navigate a dynamic and fast-paced environment, ensuring the legal function evolves with innovative practices that align with business objectives. This hands-on position requires a strategic mind capable of managing legal complexities while fostering a collaborative atmosphere across teams. You will have a significant impact on how we approach legal operations as we continue to revolutionize financial service delivery.

Accountabilities

• Lead payments related transactions by drafting and negotiating strategic agreements.
• Support digital wallet initiatives and advise on crypto-related products.
• Navigate data ownership and governance questions in commercial dealings.
• Partner closely with various teams to identify legal risks and solutions.
• Operate effectively in a high-intensity, fast-moving environment.
• Contribute to legal function scaling with AI and streamlined processes.

Requirements

• J.D. and active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar.
• 10+ years of experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Significant experience with payments and payment network agreements.
• Expertise in advising on digital wallet products and crypto topics.
• Strong knowledge of data rights and governance.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Business-first mindset with comprehension of legal risk in context.
• Effective communication skills with both legal and non-legal audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative spirit with a low ego and high accountability.
• Genuine interest in employing AI to enhance legal processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous vacation and paid time off policies.
• Professional development opportunities and training.
• Collaborative and innovative company culture.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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