StaffDrafts – Sr. Legal Counsel – Jersey City, NJ
Job title: Sr. Legal CounselCompany: StaffDraftsJob 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 therapyExpected salary:Location: Jersey City, NJApply for the job now!Apply tot his job