[Hiring] Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel @IXOPAY

Role Description

We are seeking a highly motivated, business-minded Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel to join our growing team. In this role, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor, managing our global commercial contracting pipeline, navigating complex international data privacy landscapes, and supporting our expansion in the FinTech/SaaS ecosystem. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in SaaS licensing, deep experience with international cross-border contracts, and a firm grasp of global data privacy regulations. Direct experience within the payments, gateway, or FinTech space is highly advantageous.

What You’ll Do

• Commercial & International Contracting: Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of complex commercial agreements worldwide, including SaaS subscription agreements, enterprise master services agreements (MSAs), and partner and reseller contracts.
• Data Privacy & Security: Serve as a legal subject matter expert on global data privacy laws (including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other regional frameworks). Draft and negotiate Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and advise the product and engineering teams on privacy-by-design principles.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Identify legal risks across international jurisdictions and provide practical, business-oriented solutions to mitigate them while supporting company growth.
• Payment Regulatory Support: Provide guidance on legal and regulatory issues related to payment orchestration, processing, and financial technology (e.g., PCI-DSS compliance implications and PSD2/PSD3).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Sales, Customer Success, Product, Security, and Executive leadership to streamline deal cycles and align legal strategy with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Education & Licensure: Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution. Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar or relevant local legal authority.
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant legal experience, with a strong preference for a mix of top-tier law firm training and in-house experience at a fast-growing global SaaS or FinTech company.
• SaaS & Tech Expertise: Proven track record of structuring and negotiating enterprise-level SaaS, cloud, and technology licensing agreements.
• Privacy Credentials: Deep understanding of data privacy and security frameworks. The Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E, CIPP/US) designation is a strong plus.
• International Exposure: Demonstrated experience navigating cross-border transactions and international jurisdictional complexities (North America, Europe, LATAM, and APAC).
• Payment Industry Knowledge: Prior experience with payment gateways, payment orchestration platforms, acquirers, or complex FinTech ecosystems is preferred.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation, communication, and drafting skills. Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business advice in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities for growth and development
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• US Benefits Include:
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, STD & LTD Insurance
• Unlimited PTO & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Company Description

IXOPAY is the enterprise-grade global payment infrastructure platform built for the era of agentic commerce, equipping merchants and businesses with AI-driven intelligence, orchestration, advanced tokenization, and the tools to power every step of their payments journey. From routing and compliance to customized modules and full-scale orchestration, IXOPAY delivers the infrastructure for faster integrations, higher approval rates, and seamless global expansion. We believe our people are our most valuable asset and that our culture is defined by our core values that align the organization with our mission and strategy.