Deputy General Counsel

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the legal strategy for the company, aligning with business goals and growth plans.
• Manage and develop the legal team, overseeing day-to-day legal affairs, risk management, and compliance programs.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to senior leadership, including the CFO and other executives, on contracts, regulatory matters, and strategic initiatives.
• Draft, negotiate, and review complex commercial agreements and partnerships with customers, vendors, and strategic partners.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.
• Address potential legal issues proactively, conducting risk assessments and advising on mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, sales, privacy, security) to support product development and go-to-market activities.
• Represent the company in external legal matters, including dealing with regulators and outside counsel as needed.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in a senior legal role, preferably as Deputy General Counsel or General Counsel in a technology or fintech environment.
• Strong background in corporate, commercial, and regulatory law with a track record of handling complex contracts and negotiations.
• Experience building and leading a legal team and partnering with executives on strategic initiatives.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, global, remote environment with a pragmatic, business-focused approach.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills, with a sense of humor and resilience.

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation and be part of a globally distributed, forward-thinking team. Specific benefits are described during the interview process.

Perks

• Remote, global team with flexible work arrangements.
• Opportunity to influence strategy and scale a high-growth company.
• Collaborative and humorous culture that values resilience and pragmatic problem-solving.