Stripe

Help increase the GDP of the internet.

Regulatory Counsel

General CounselGeneral CounselFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2010H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

49 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Seniority

Senior

Professional Certificate5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Provide regulatory advice and support to Stripe’s compliance, policy, product, engineering, finance, and partnerships teams on issues related to payments, money transmission, lending, and banking laws • Actively collaborate with a wide variety of teams at Stripe, including product, engineering, partnerships, compliance, finance, and marketing, on a range of issues related to market expansion, regulatory compliance, and product development • Conduct legal research into high value regulatory topics, identifying and evaluating business and legal risks, and finding creative ways to mitigate them while achieving business goals • Stay up-to-date on U.S. and Canadian financial regulations to provide proactive guidance on regulatory trends, risks, and opportunities • Partner with Stripe’s Policy team to promote a regulatory environment that supports responsible financial innovation • Represent Stripe before state and federal agencies, examiners, banking partners, and other external audiences • Draft and advise on policies, procedures, processes, systems, governance, and internal controls for a regulatory compliance program, to ensure licensing commitments and legal conditions are met • Contribute to licensing and prudential matters and the maintenance of Stripe’s core regulatory programs • Manage outside counsel to ensure timely and knowledgeable support of critical matters • Participate as a proactive business partner to senior managers and build a trusted advisor relationship

Job Requirements

  • A JD degree from an ABA-accredited university and membership in at least one U.S. state bar (or equivalent registered in-house counsel in jurisdiction of location
  • A minimum of 5 years combined relevant experience at a leading law firm, in-house legal department, or U.S. agency focusing on financial services regulation
  • Substantial experience advising clients on financial regulatory matters—specific payments and money transmission experience is particularly advantageous
  • Substantial experience interacting with U.S. and Canadian regulators, such as the New York Department of Financial Services, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, and other U.S. state banking agencies; the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve and other U.S. federal financial regulatory agencies; and the Bank of Canada and FINTRAC.
  • A passion for technology and ability to quickly understand complex business models and product use cases
  • An entrepreneurial spirit–a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, deals well with ambiguity and focuses on driving impact
  • Strong project management skills, capable of working under tight deadlines with high levels of resilience
  • Excellent judgment and capable of making smart decisions with imperfect information.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and advocacy skills.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development

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