[Hiring] Senior Legal Counsel @Payall

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial & Payments to take ownership of Payall's legal matters and provide strategic and operational legal support across the business. This is a hands-on, independent role requiring strong commercial contracting experience and a solid understanding of the payments and fintech industry. You will work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams, managing legal matters from initial assessment through execution and resolution.

The role covers:

• Commercial contracting
• Financial services regulations
• Corporate governance
• Legal and compliance matters

You will also coordinate with external legal counsel when specialized expertise is required.

What You Will Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including payment processing, banking, partnership, vendor, SaaS, and consulting agreements.
• Manage contract negotiations and advise on contractual risks and business obligations.
• Maintain standard contract templates and support efficient contract management.
• Advise on US federal and state regulations applicable to payment processing and financial services.
• Support legal matters involving BSA/AML, OFAC, FinCEN, state money transmission laws, and NACHA rules.
• Assess legal implications of new products, partnerships, and business initiatives.
• Manage day-to-day corporate legal matters, governance, and internal legal documentation.
• Advise on data privacy, intellectual property, employment, and consulting matters.
• Partner with the Compliance team on regulatory requirements and risk management.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel on specialized and international matters.
• Provide practical legal advice to executive management and business teams.
• Support strategic partnerships, business expansion, and commercial initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks while supporting business objectives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of legal experience, with a strong background in fintech, payments, banking, or financial services.
• Proven expertise in commercial contracting, particularly payment processing, banking, and financial services agreements.
• Strong knowledge of US financial services regulations, including BSA/AML, OFAC, FinCEN, and state money transmission requirements.
• Understanding of payment systems, banking relationships, and cross-border payment operations.
• Ability to independently manage a broad range of legal matters, from contract negotiations to corporate governance and regulatory advisory.
• Strong business acumen, sound legal judgment, and the ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical business solutions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with executive leadership, financial institutions, and external counsel.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to take ownership in a fast-paced, international fintech environment.