StaffDrafts – Sr. Legal Counsel – Jersey City, NJ
Job title: Sr. Legal Counsel Company: StaffDrafts Job description: StaffDrafts Legal is representing a growing FinTech company in its search for an Attorney to join the company as Legal Counsel. This is a fully remote position. You will be the go-to legal expert for handling day-to-day product and regulatory matters and initiatives. You will work closely with different teams and advise internal, and senior stakeholders on legal considerations. Regular Responsibilities • Work closely and effectively to provide legal and regulatory advice to cross-functional teams, including Product, Marketing/Communications, Finance, Sales, Business Development, and Operations. • Help shape legal and regulatory frameworks and approaches that foster responsible innovation and enhance small business access to capital and financial products. • Make a meaningful contribution to the company's expanding set of products and services. • Draft, review, brainstorm, negotiate, and revise a wide range of materials including product flows, copy, and disclosures, regulatory overviews and advice, commercial contracts and legal documents (e.g. master services agreements), and comment letters. • Provide strategic business and legal advice to develop a comprehensive, long-term approach to our relationships with key partners, regulators, and vendors. • Assist in handling and responding to disputes, regulatory inquiries, and litigation. • Ability to critically analyze law, regulation, and public policy and work with senior stakeholders. What we're looking for: • J.D. degree with strong academic credentials and CA, NY, or NJ state bar membership in good standing. • Minimum 3-4 years of law firm or in-house legal experience. • Experience with banking/financial products, network rules, payments, commercial lending, and/or credit card is strongly preferred. • Superior analytical, drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work effectively and independently with a wide variety of stakeholders, including executive management. • General understanding of financial products and commercial laws. • Detail-oriented and creative with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Benefits & Perks: • Over $1,000 annually for a wellness benefit of your choice • Monthly WFH stipend • PTO, Company Holiday, and Flexible Holidays • Excellent health coverage and life insurance benefits • Generous, paid parental leave covering up to 16 weeks • 401K with an immediate 3% company match • Access to financial coaches and education sessions • Company-sponsored Mental Health Benefits, including 1:1 therapy Expected salary: Location: Jersey City, NJ Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job