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Corporate Legal Assistant

JPMorganChase

<div>JOB DESCRIPTION 
Join the Legal team that supports Global Corporate Banking (GCB) for one of the world&rsquo;s best and most innovative banks. Become a trusted advisor to the bankers and credit officers in the GCB line of business, which sits within Commercial and Investment Bank and supports US and international corporations, financial institutions and public sector clients. Client industry specialties within GCB include technology; entertainment; energy, power, utilities and renewables; domestic banks, specialty finance, insurance and other financial institutions; healthcare; consumer/retail; and real estate.
As a Vice President, Assistant General Counsel in GCB, you will be part of a team that supports multiple industry segments. You will work with, and leverage your legal knowledge to support and advise, customer-facing bankers, credit, controls and other bank stakeholders with respect to syndicated and bilateral lending transactions and other legal issues affecting our line of business. You will provide advice regarding new developments and products in our industries and markets and their impact on GCB and its clients, as well as have the opportunity to work on cross-line of business projects.
The Legal Department at JPMorganChase manages legal and other risks, advises on products and services, interprets laws and regulations that impact the firm, and advises the firm on other matters. Our global team is made up of 2,000 lawyers and legal professionals with a reputation as thought leaders who deliver best-in-class services. As trusted advisors, we help the firm&rsquo;s clients while also safeguarding the integrity of the firm. We are committed to a culture of inclusivity and belonging, where people can grow and succeed throughout their careers while working for a first-in-class financial institution doing cutting-edge work. If these values resonate with you, we would like to hear from you.
Job responsibilities<ul>
<li>Provide transactional support for syndicated and bilateral loan transactions, including analysis and advice on structural and risk issues and review and negotiation of credit and collateral documentation; negotiation of confidentiality agreements; drafting and/or review of guarantees, collateral assignments of deposit accounts, advised line documents, fee letters, term sheets, and commitment letters; tailoring of standard bank loan documentation forms; review of amendments and waivers; and advising risk teams on various credit agreement issues</li>
<li>Support and advise the business with respect to client related issues (including relationship, reputational and AML issues) which may arise</li>
<li>Prepare and update standard forms and procedures and manage outside counsel relationships
</li><li>Partner with risk, controls, compliance and other colleagues across the firm regarding risks and control issues</li>
<li>Provide training to the business
</li></ul>Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills<ul>
<li>Minimum 5 years of experience in syndicated lending at a law firm and/or in-house legal department at a large bank or other financial services company
</li><li>Strategic vision to anticipate legal issues for different businesses and business models</li>
<li>Ability to prioritize work in a fast-moving environment, manage a large number of issues at one time, and interact with senior and executive management</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communications skills</li>
<li>Licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in NY, NJ or IL, as applicable, or otherwise in compliance with the in-house counsel registration rules in such state</li></ul>
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills<ul>
<li>Experience collaborating on a broad range of business strategies and issues</li>
<li>Demonstrated problem solving and project management skills, judgment and character</li></ul>
All candidates for roles in the Legal department must be licensed to practice law in the country of employment and successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.
ABOUT US 
<div>
<div>JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world&rsquo;s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
</div><div>We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
<div>We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants&rsquo; and employees&rsquo; religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans 
</div></div></div> 
 
ABOUT THE TEAM 
<div>
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we&rsquo;re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.</div><div> 
 
</div><div>With large, global operations, the Legal team tackles complex issues and helps shape the regulations that affect the businesses. The group is organized into practice groups that align with the lines of business and corporate staff areas, which encourages collaboration on legal, regulatory and business developments as they arise.</div></div>

Lending Attorney, Global Corporate Banking - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

Rewards Network

<div>About Rewards Network

For 41 years, Rewards Network has been helping restaurants grow revenue, increase traffic, and boost customer engagement through innovative financial, marketing services, and premier dining rewards programs. By offering unique card-linked offers, we introduce diners to fantastic restaurant experiences, leveraging advanced technology and data analytics to deliver value to restaurants, diners, and our strategic partners' loyalty programs.

Our Culture

At Rewards Network, you'll be part of a driven and diverse team that excels in collaboration, issue resolution, and taking ownership of both personal growth and the company's success. We take pride in partnering with the world's most powerful loyalty programs to drive full-price paying customers to local restaurants through marketing services and flexible funding options. Our engaging and rewarding environment is designed to help you gain your full potential.

Job Overview

The Assistant General Counsel, Commercial and Corporate Affairs is a driving force behind Rewards Network's dynamic growth! Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, you'll collaborate with marketing, product, and partnership teams to launch innovative new products and seize fresh market opportunities. As a key leader within the legal team, you'll work side-by-side with Rewards Network's senior leadership, shaping the company's future at the highest level.

This is a hybrid position with in office 3 days a week in our Chicago Headquarters.
<div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">What you'll bring to the table: (Responsibilities)</h3>
<ul><li>Review and approve complex marketing copy to ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation.</li>
<li>Edit, negotiate, and finalize client agreements to protect company interests and foster strong commercial relationships.</li>
<li>Support and then lead legal efforts on strategic partnership agreements, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.</li>
<li>Counsel marketing, product, and data teams on go-to-market strategies and regulatory considerations.</li>
<li>Provide general product counseling, offering practical legal guidance throughout the product lifecycle.</li>
<li>Interface regularly with senior leadership and board members, delivering clear legal insights on business initiatives.</li>
<li>Support the corporate secretary by assisting with governance matters and preparing board materials.</li>
<li>Identify and resolve legal risks in commercial activities, ensuring alignment with company goals.</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement of contract templates, playbooks, and legal processes.</li>
<li>Champion a collaborative, business-oriented approach to solving legal and commercial challenges.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned</li>
</ul></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Do you have the right mix of ingredients: (Requirements)</h3>
<ul><li>Advanced Legal Analysis and Judgment: Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex legal and regulatory requirements to business operations, especially in the areas of marketing, commercial agreements, and product compliance.</li>
<li>Contract Drafting, Negotiation, and Management: Expertise in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing a broad range of commercial agreements, with a focus on risk mitigation, protecting company interests, and fostering productive business relationships.</li>
<li>Strategic Counseling and Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven experience providing actionable legal guidance to marketing, product, and data teams on go-to-market strategies, regulatory issues, and throughout the product lifecycle; ability to work closely with business partners across departments.</li>
<li>Stakeholder Communication and Leadership: Skilled at interfacing with senior leadership, including board members, and presenting complex legal concepts in clear, business-oriented terms to support informed decision-making and strategic initiatives.</li>
<li>Governance and Corporate Secretarial Support: Familiarity with corporate governance practices, including supporting the corporate secretary, preparing board materials, and assisting with governance matters.</li>
<li>Risk Identification and Mitigation: Strong ability to proactively identify legal risks in commercial activities, develop practical solutions, and ensure alignment with company objectives and risk tolerance.</li>
<li>Process Improvement and Legal Operations: Experience driving continuous improvement in contract templates, playbooks, and legal processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, and compliance across the organization.</li>
<li>Business Acumen and Collaborative Approach: Adept at championing a collaborative, business-focused mindset in addressing legal and commercial challenges, balancing legal requirements with organizational goals and innovation.</li>
<li>Technical and Software Proficiency: Proficiency in legal research databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis), contract management systems, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams); familiarity with data privacy and compliance software is a plus.</li>
<li>JD from an accredited law school</li>
<li>Admitted to practice law in Illinois, or the ability to gain admission within six months of being hired</li>
<li>5-7 years of experience as a practicing attorney</li>
<li>Leadership experience is preferred</li>
<li>Experience in at least two of the following practice areas: marketing and IP counseling, new product development, structuring and negotiating strategic partnerships, corporate transactions, general business counseling</li>
<li>Law firm and in-house experience (Preferred)</li>
</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">What you'll love about us:</h3>

 Comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
</div>
<div><ul><li>This is a full time, exempt position, and the base compensation for this opening in Chicago is expected to be $145,000-$175,000 annualized, depending on level, candidate experience, skills and other factors. This position is eligible for a 15% bonus with a total comp of $166,750-$201,250.</li>
<li>Generous dining reimbursement when you dine with our restaurant customers.</li>
<li>Sales Academy: In- depth training</li>
<li>Competitive Time Off Benefits: including flexible PTO, 11 company holidays, and parental leave.</li>
<li>401(k) plan with a company match</li>
<li>Two medical plan options- Standard PPO or High Deductible Health Plan (HSA with company match for HDHP participants)</li>
<li>Partnership with Rx n Go, offering certain prescriptions for free.</li>
<li>Two dental plan options and a vision plan</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Accounts and a pre-tax commuter benefit program</li>
<li>Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Plans</li>
<li>Short Term and Long-Term disability</li>
<li>Company-paid life insurance and AD&amp;D insurance, supplemental employee, spouse, and child life insurance</li>
<li>Employee Life Assistance Program</li>
</ul>
</div>Rewards Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We encourage and strongly support workplace diversity.</div>

Assistant General Counsel-Hybrid in Chicago

Honigman LLP

Honigman is looking for smart, professional, highly motivated, intellectually curious, organized self-starters to join our team. All newly hired Practice Assistants will be provided with a thorough on-boarding process, which will include significant training on our firm systems as well as the substantive area of law in which you will provide support.Honigman is a premier business law firm based in Michigan with an international practice. Regularly honored as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Places to Work and a Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press, we earned this recognition by hiring the best people and providing them with a great place to work and amazing employee benefits. With more than 300attorneys practicing in 60 different areas of concentration, Honigman provides timely and cost-effective counsel to prestigious clients in numerous industries.Currently, we are seeking an Practice Assistant in our Chicago Office to perform a variety of administrative support functions as well as substantive billing activities in our Business Immigration practice.&#8203;JOB SUMMARYThe Practice Assistant will provide high-quality support to Business Immigration attorneys, paralegals and clients. The position requires a professional, highly motivated, intellectually curious, organized self-starter with the ability to anticipate needs and maintain attention to detail and a deep understanding of ongoing matters. The Practice Assistant will perform a variety of administrative support functions as well as substantive billing activities in our Business Immigration practice. While the Practice Assistant will be assigned to support specific attorneys, he/she/they will also work in a team environment with other Practice Assistants and Legal Secretaries to effectively and efficiently meet Firm/client needs. The position requires superior command of Firm software including MS Office Suite(Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Adobe and Nuance and the document management system.&#8203;RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Uses Firm software to prepare, revise, format and finalize a wide variety of documents including correspondence, memoranda, H-1B visas, L-1 petitions, PERM petitions and other time-sensitive legal materials.</li><li>Provides substantive assistance to attorneys, paralegals, clients, and staff in the Business Immigration Practice Group.</li><li>Prepares error-free, high quality work product.</li><li>Prepares supporting documentation for applications and petitions.</li><li>Utilizes industry related software to complete forms and other documents, such as INSZoom.</li><li>Interacts with various outside entities, including but not limited to clients, governmental agencies and officials to gather information.</li><li>Works independently to determine whether additional tasks not previously assigned by attorneys and paralegals need to be completed to service clients more efficiently and will convey this information, and follow through appropriately.</li><li>Establishes and maintains organized electronic and paper files in compliance with Firm policies and practice group practices.</li><li>Upholds the Firm&rsquo;s client service standards, organizes and prioritizes workflow and balances individual and team efforts to accomplish Firm and client goals.</li><li>Fosters professional, cooperative and supportive relationships with staff, attorneys, paralegals, administrators and clients.Anticipates and attends to needs of clients and colleagues.Shares information responsibly and offers innovative ideas and solutions in a team environment.</li><li>Exhibits consummate professionalism in adhering to Firm policies and client service standards.</li><li>Utilizes discretion and diplomacy to uphold the exacting confidentiality requirements in the legal field in the execution of both administrative and billable tasks.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Must have four-year college degree.</li><li>Relevant expertise in a legal or corporate environment helpful but not required.</li><li>Must possess superior digital proficiency with a commitment to technological growth and ability to learn other computer applications including but not limited to INSZoom and iCert.</li><li>Must multitask and prioritize a demanding workflow in a deadline driven environment.</li><li>Must effectively communicate with others by obtaining and sharing information responsibly and in a clear, concise and timely manner.</li><li>Must exhibit personal accountability, attentiveness to detail and a disciplined and conscientious approach to completing assignments.</li><li>Must be a problem solver, willing to work and think with a degree of independence, handle confidential information with discretion, and accept responsibility for producing work that is consistently complete, timely, effective and accurate.</li><li>Must conduct oneself in a highly professional and reliable manner; must exhibit confidence, integrity and composure in all professional interactions.</li><li>Must exhibit an excellent presence and demonstrate integrity and professionalism in implementing the Firm&rsquo;s client service standards.</li></ul>&#8203;Pay Range and Compensation PackageHonigman provides a generous total compensation package, which includes comprehensive health and well-being benefits, as well as 401k and profit sharing. The anticipated annual pay range for this role is $55,000 to $60,000 (non-exempt). The actual offered pay rate will be determined based on various factors, including qualifications, experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity considerations.Benefits &amp; Additional InformationSuccessful candidates will enjoy an exceptional career opportunity within a welcoming environment. Eligible employees can also take advantage of Honigman&rsquo;s comprehensive benefits program, highlights of which are below:<ul><li>Healthcare, life and disability insurance</li><li>401K and profit sharing</li><li>Bonus program</li><li>Generous All Purpose Leave (APL) program that increases with tenure</li><li>Well-being programs (e.g., mental health services, medical resources, and more)</li><li>Learning and development programs</li><li>Employee discounts</li></ul>For more information, click on &ldquo;Our Benefits&rdquo; when you visit: https://www.honigman.com/careers-business-professionalsHonigman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other category prohibited by applicable local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.Job Type: Full-timePay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60654

Practice Assistant-Immigration

Industrious

<div>About the Company:

Industrious is the largest premium workplace-as-a-service provider and home to the highest-rated workplaces in the industry. Everything we do comes down to creating great days for teams of all sizes and stages, including our own. We believe that what makes a great day at work is the people on your team and the problems you get to solve together. We're looking for people who love thinking outside the box and thrive in a truly collaborative setting. As teammates, we encourage new ideas and toast every win. We're excited about having a meaningful impact on people's workplace experience.
Great days also start when everyone can be their authentic self at work. Diversity of backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas is critical to our success in delivering great workplace experiences, both for our members and for each other. Industrious is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful environment that embraces your individuality and quirkiness. You are valued for who YOU are. We celebrate our people as individuals who can accomplish great things when we work together as one team.

We are proud to have been recognized as one of America's 500 fastest-growing companies in 2020 by Inc. Magazine and one of Forbes' Best Startup Employers.

To learn more, visit www.industriousoffice.com/careers.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our Legal team. This role will support a broad range of legal and operational matters, with a focus on entity management, lease administration, and transactional support. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, and be proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements.

What You'll Do:
<ul>
<li>Entity Management: Support the formation, dissolution, and ongoing maintenance of corporate entities, including preparing and filing required documentation and maintaining accurate records.</li>
<li>Lease Administration: Track and monitor key lease dates, update internal trackers, review commencement certificates, and assist with lease compliance and documentation.</li>
<li>Insurance &amp; Financial Instruments: Coordinate the collection and maintenance of certificates of insurance and letters of credit.</li>
<li>Document &amp; Contract Support: Assist with the preparation, review, and execution of legal documents and contracts.</li>
<li>Invoice &amp; Mail Management: Review and prepare legal invoices for processing, and manage incoming legal mail for proper distribution.</li>
<li>Document Organization: Maintain organized legal files, databases, and shared drives to ensure accessibility and version control.</li>
<li>Special Projects: Provide support on ad hoc legal or cross-departmental projects as needed.</li>
<li>Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the Legal team.</li>
</ul>
What You'll Need:
<ul>
<li>3-4 years of relevant paralegal or legal assistant experience.</li>
<li>Familiarity with G-Suite (Google Workspace) or a willingness to learn.</li>
<li>Exceptional accuracy and consistency in document preparation and recordkeeping.</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across teams.</li>
<li>Advanced organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.</li>
<li>Experience in commercial real estate is strongly preferred.</li>
</ul>
Compensation:

The annual base compensation range for this role is between $85,000 and $100,000. The successful candidate's actual base compensation will be based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to work experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and professional qualifications. You will also be eligible for an annual 10% bonus and participation in our long-term incentive program.

Base and bonus compensation are just two components of Industrious' total compensation package for this role. Other great perks and benefits include heavily subsidized healthcare plans, generous paid time off, wellness programs, professional development grants, 401k plan, and many other benefits, subject to applicable eligibility criteria and company policies. 


Equal Employment Opportunity: Industrious is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.<div><div>
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<li>How Industrious became an $800million brand by building a sense of belonging</li>
<li>CBRE Group to Acquire Industrious, Create New Business Segment</li>
<li>A note from our CEO about Industrious + CBRE</li>
<li>Industrious Partners with Delta Business Traveler to Support Every Kind of Business Flyer</li>
<li>CBRE Chooses Coworking Hub for Its New Global Financial Headquarters</li>
<li>The Anti Adam Neumann of the Co-Working Industry</li></ul></div></div></div>

Real Estate Paralegal

AITX

<div><div><div>POSITION DESCRIPTION</div><div> 
Job Title: 
Corporate Counsel</div><div> 
Location 
Chicago</div><div> 
Department 
Legal</div><div> 
Reports To: 
SVP Legal, Compliance &amp; Risk Management</div><div> 
FSLA Status: 
Exempt</div></div> 
Job Summary
Reporting to the SVP of Legal, Compliance &amp; Risk Management, the Corporate Counsel will provide legal support to and will partner closely with the Commercial, Portfolio and Operations Departments to draft and negotiate Master Lease Agreements, Riders, Amendments and third-party agreements while ensuring the company&rsquo;s interests are protected and aligned with AITX&rsquo;s business objectives.
Job Duties<ul><li>
Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including, but not limited to, Master Lease Agreements, Riders, Amendments, third-party agreements, RFP&rsquo;s, Letters of Intent, Confidentiality Agreements, Licensing Agreements, etc.</li><li>
Responsible for performing redlines to and negotiation of all legal documents.</li><li>
Reviews work performed by the Contract Specialists.</li><li>
Conduct legal research in various areas of the law, relevant industry laws, rules and regulations.</li><li>
Provide support to the Sr. Directors of Legal, Compliance and Risk Management with insurance claims/loss incidents related to damage, product liability, accidents, and workers&rsquo; compensation.</li><li>
Other duties and responsibilities related to the Legal Department.</li></ul>
Experience, Job Requirements and Education<ul><li>
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and admission to and in good standing with the Illinois bar.</li><li>
Two (2) to four (4) years&rsquo; experience with a focus on contract drafting, review and negotiation.</li><li>
In-house Counsel, Transportation or Rail Fleet sector experience preferred but not required.</li><li>
Self-motivator with demonstrated experience with attention to detail, written and oral communication, organization, multi-tasking, working in a team atmosphere and adhering to tight deadlines.</li><li>
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and legal research skills.</li><li>
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance legal and business considerations.</li><li>
Desire to gain in-depth knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.</li></ul>
This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory, or environmental demands may be referenced to communicate the way this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, AITX will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.</div>

Corporate Counsel

Coinflow

<div>
 
 About Coinflow
 
 
 
 Coinflow is a next-generation payments company headquartered in Chicago, pioneering the way money moves globally. We enable merchants and marketplaces to accept payment methods across 170+ countries with instant settlement, AI-driven fraud prevention, and blockchain-based proof-of-delivery.
 
 
 Backed by leading investors&mdash;including Pantera Capital, CMT Digital, Coinbase Ventures, Jump Capital, and Reciprocal Ventures&mdash;Coinflow recently raised a $25M Series A to accelerate our mission to modernize cross-border payments.
 
 
 Since our seed round in 2024, we&rsquo;ve achieved 23x revenue growth and scaled to a multi-billion-dollar annual transaction volume run rate!
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 We're seeking an experienced Counsel to serve as our first in-house legal hire and strategic legal partner as we scale. This is a high-impact role where you'll build our legal function from the ground up, advise on critical business decisions, and ensure we navigate the complex regulatory landscape of payments and digital assets with confidence.
 
 
 You'll work directly with our leadership team on strategic matters while managing day-to-day legal needs&mdash;from commercial contracts to regulatory compliance. This role offers significant autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to shape legal strategy at a critical inflection point in our company's growth.
 
 
 
 What You'll Do
 
 
 
 
 Commercial &amp; Contracts
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including merchant agreements, partnership agreements, vendor contracts, and licensing deals
 </li>
 <li>
 Own the contract review process and build scalable templates and playbooks as we grow
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner with Sales, Product, and Operations teams to structure deals that balance risk and commercial objectives
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Strategic &amp; Corporate Matters
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on strategic initiatives, corporate governance, and risk management
 </li>
 <li>
 Support fundraising activities, M&amp;A opportunities, and corporate transactions as they arise
 </li>
 <li>
 Advise on employment matters, equity compensation, and HR policies
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Regulatory &amp; Compliance
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Navigate the evolving regulatory landscape for payments, fintech, and digital assets/crypto
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and maintain compliance programs for money transmission, AML/KYC, and consumer protection requirements
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor regulatory developments and translate them into actionable guidance for the business
 </li>
 <li>
 Support licensing efforts and regulatory filings as needed
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Outside Counsel Management
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Serve as the primary liaison with our outside counsel, ensuring efficient and cost-effective engagement
 </li>
 <li>
 Determine when to handle matters in-house vs. escalate to specialists
 </li>
 <li>
 Build relationships with external legal partners and manage their work to control costs
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Who You Are
 
 
 
 Required:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership
 </li>
 <li>
 5+ years of legal experience, with significant exposure to fintech, payments, or financial services
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong understanding of payment systems, money transmission regulations, and fintech regulatory frameworks
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven ability to work autonomously and make sound judgment calls in ambiguous situations
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders
 </li>
 <li>
 Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with competing priorities
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Strongly Preferred:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience with cryptocurrency, blockchain, or digital assets regulatory issues
 </li>
 <li>
 Prior in-house experience at a high-growth startup or fintech company
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with state money transmitter licensing and federal regulatory frameworks (FinCEN, CFPB, etc.)
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience managing outside counsel relationships and legal budgets
 </li>
 <li>
 Background in both transactional and regulatory work
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Bonus Points:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 CIPP certification or privacy law experience
 </li>
 <li>
 International payments or cross-border regulatory experience
 </li>
 <li>
 Prior experience building a legal function from scratch
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What we offer:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Competitive salary and equity package appropriate for a Series A startup
 </li>
 <li>
 Opportunity to build and shape the legal function as we scale
 </li>
 <li>
 Direct exposure to leadership and meaningful input on company strategy
 </li>
 <li>
 Work on cutting-edge issues at the intersection of payments, fintech, and crypto
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborative, transparent culture where your expertise will be valued and your impact visible
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Why Join Now?
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 This is a rare opportunity to join as the first legal hire at a hypergrowth fintech company. You'll have significant autonomy, broad scope, and the chance to define how we approach legal and compliance as we scale. If you thrive in environments where you can be both strategic advisor and hands-on practitioner, this role is for you.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Join the team rewriting how money moves worldwide&mdash;and become a driving force in the $194 trillion cross-border payments market.
 
 
</div>

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