Senior Legal Counsel

3 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States X4 Technology Full time

This range is provided by X4 Technology. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $260,000.00/yr - $280,000.00/yr
Scaling global teams in Payments and Fintech Position : Senior Legal Counsel – Regulatory & Corporate (New York)
Location: New York, NY | Hybrid
A leading global cross-border payments company are offering the opportunity for a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to lead their legal function in regulatory and corporate matters.
This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing fintech business at the forefront of international payments, where you'll play a key role in shaping the legal framework of their global operations.
As part of the company's expansion, this position is crucial in providing expert legal advice across multiple jurisdictions, working with stakeholders worldwide. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent communication skills, a sharp legal mind, and the ability to navigate complex issues quickly and effectively.
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Legal Counsel: Provide strategic legal support for new products, features, and initiatives, offering advice on a range of complex legal matters including payments, e-commerce, AML, data privacy/security, and consumer protection.
Collaborate closely with product, business development, and sales teams, ensuring legal guidance is aligned with commercial goals.
Advise the compliance team on financial services regulations, including anti-money laundering laws, the Bank Secrecy Act, money transmission rules, OFAC/sanctions compliance, and export control regulations.
Support internal legal needs such as corporate governance, HR/employment matters, and inter-company agreements.
Requirements of the Senior Legal Counsel: Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent, with active New York Bar membership in good standing.
A minimum of 6 years' experience in legal practice, either in-house or within a top-tier law firm, ideally with a strong focus on regulatory matters in the payments or fintech sector.
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to deliver commercially sound, risk-adjusted legal advice.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment and managing multiple priorities effectively.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a legal professional to join a dynamic, high-growth environment and make a real impact in the global fintech space.
The team are offering the successful candidate $280,000, alongside a comprehensive wider benefits package and hybrid working.
To learn more and discuss confidentially, please apply here or reach out to Jemima Mann at J.Mann@x4-technology.com
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Legal
Industries Business Consulting and Services, Financial Services, and Banking

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