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Senior Corporate Counsel, Worldwide Payments
Job Description
Provide timely, concise and business-focused legal advice and product development guidance in areas including eCommerce, payments, regulatory compliance, consumer finance, data privacy, consumer protection, and new rules and enforcement actions across multiple jurisdictions Structure and negotiate agreements to enable a global payments strategy, advise executives and stakeholders on liabilities associated with different deals, work with business and functional stakeholders to understand, structure, draft, negotiate and close commercial agreements with external partners Synthesize global payments and compliance regulations to provide actionable advice for cross-functional stakeholders, and support strategic business decisions involving novel legal and regulatory issues. Demonstrate a solutions-oriented approach by proactively identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies; document guidance for consumption by members of legal, business, and engineering teams Leverage skills in day-to-day interactions with business clients, lawyers and engineering teams, including concise explanations of complex legal issues, presenting clear recommendations, and communicating actionable guidance to executive decision makers. Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree AND 6+ years experience as a practicing attorney either in-house (or in an equivalent setting) or at a law firm, with at least 5 of those years focused on payments law, financial services, or fintech law OR equivalent experience. Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction. Creative thinker with problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm under challenging circumstances Ability to work both in teams and independently Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, with effective resolution of conflicting priorities Ability to work effectively with and/or manage outside counsel Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with executives and influence decision making on complex legal and business issues Openness to adapting their practice in response to the changing landscape of the industry Facilitate a team-based approach to subject matter management and knowledge sharing, and comfort with a flexible, agile environment that emphasizes collaboration and team performance over management hierarchy Desire and ability to work as part of a team and embodies our culture and values