(Previously Vance) Global finance for global Indians.
Legal Counsel
Location
United States
Posted
56 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Job Requirements
- JD from an accredited US law school and active membership in at least one US state bar; eligible to practice in your state of residence (in-house registration where applicable)
- 3 – 5 years of post-qualification experience in legal roles focused on financial services, payments, or fintech—whether in-house or at a top law firm advising such clients
- Strong working knowledge of US money transmission and payments law, consumer financial services rules (including EFTA/Reg E and UDAP/UDAAP concepts), and the legal dimensions of BSA/AML, sanctions, and data privacy
- Track record of partnering with product, compliance, and operations teams to launch or scale financial products in a regulated environment, ideally across multiple states or jurisdictions
- Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills; able to create clear, commercially focused contracts and policies that reflect our risk appetite
- Risk-based mindset with the ability to propose pragmatic, business-oriented solutions that balance regulatory expectations, customer protection, and growth
- Comfortable operating as an early legal hire in a fast-moving environment—hands-on, resourceful, and decisive under ambiguity
- Excellent communicator who can simplify complex legal concepts, influence stakeholders at all levels, and build trust with regulators, partners, and internal teams.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and opportunity for wealth creation
- Professional development budget and learning stipends
- Wellness benefits and team bonding initiatives
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