Senior Counsel, Commercial and Product @ FinTech Leader

Senior Counsel, Commercial and Product @ FinTech LeaderAbout the CompanyThis fintech leader is at the forefront of innovation, driving the next generation of personalized financial products and content. They offer a top-tier consumer finance super app, a premier embedded finance platform for enterprise businesses, and a world-class media arm. The company's mission is to empower everyone to make informed financial decisions, serving the many, not the few, through guidance, choice, and personalization. By delivering a seamless experience that combines the best offers and content, they are reshaping the financial landscape for millions of users.Job OverviewThis is an exciting opportunity to join a nimble, dynamic legal team at a fast-growing fintech company. As the Senior Counsel, Commercial and Product, you will play a key role in managing legal matters that support the company's evolving business. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to provide strategic legal advice and support the company's product lifecycle, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Key ResponsibilitiesDrafting, negotiating, and managing complex commercial agreements, including master services agreements, sales contracts, consulting agreements, marketing agreements, referral agreements, statements of work, sponsorship agreements, partnership agreements, vendor contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and other licensing or technology agreements.Creating and updating commercial contract templates, playbooks, and other resources to enhance the contracting process.Partnering with the sales team and leveraging new technologies to introduce efficiencies in the commercial contracting process.Collaborating with cross-functional teams including marketing, product, HR, business development, sales, finance, and operations to identify and provide strategic legal advice on issues impacting the company's products, business, and customers.Working creatively and collaboratively with product and business teams to provide business-oriented legal advice throughout the product lifecycle, from design and development to customer support and marketing activities.Drafting and maintaining consumer-facing legal policies, documents, and related materials, including terms and conditions, product policies, and disclosures, and implementing related processes.Managing day-to-day interactions with business partners, outside counsel, and other stakeholders.Assisting the legal and compliance teams with additional projects as needed.About YouWe are looking for a proactive, business-minded attorney who enjoys taking on new challenges in a fast-paced environment.JD degree from an accredited law school and a license in good standing to practice law in at least one state bar.5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house counsel roles.Experience in scaling revenue operations and handling B2B or B2B2C commercial agreements within the fintech or regulated consumer-facing financial services industry.Strong analytical skills, diligence, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.Demonstrated excellent legal and business judgment and strategic fortable in dynamic, fast-paced environments with an entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.PerksGrowth and impact are at the core of this opportunity. Joining this company means stepping into a fast-growing, innovative environment where you'll have the chance to shape the legal strategy and contribute to the company's petitive base salary of $180,000-$220,000, plus prehensive benefits package, including 401(k) match, multiple health insurance options, disability coverage, life insurance, and unlimited paid time off.Opportunity to participate in the company's stock option plan.Work in a collaborative environment with a focus on personal and professional growth.Access to cutting-edge technology and the ability to contribute to transformative products.Matchmakers, Not HeadhuntersWhistler Partners is a boutique matchmaking firm focused on counseling the best and the brightest attorneys over the course of their careers. We believe the right move comes from working closely with talent to curate their long-term career paths. When it comes to career advice, what matters is not the size of the agency but the strength of your individual recruiter. We readily admit that we are elite and only work with the best - after all, a little elitism is okay when it comes to your career.Employers love us because we are picky about whom we represent, and attorneys love us because we get them their dream jobs. Ready to take the next step in your career? Reach out to us today!Interested?This search is being led by Taylor Miller () at Whistler Partners. Please contact him for a confidential conversation.

Created: 2024-11-02