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.

qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree; active bar admission in good standing.
• Demonstrated success in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and litigation management as applicable.
• Experience working with financial services, payroll data, or data access platforms is a plus.
• Grit, first principles thinking, and a drive to succeed in the face of adversity.

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.

what you'll do

• Own and drive the legal function, including policy development, risk management, and compliance strategy.
• Lead contract negotiations and provide practical legal guidance to product and commercial teams.
• Oversee regulatory matters, data privacy considerations, and risk assessments across markets.
• Mentor and grow the legal team, fostering a culture of clarity and accountability.

who you are

• Strategic and business-minded legal leader with a track record of influencing executive decisions.
• Collaborative partner who can work across functions in a global, remote setting.
• Resilient, pragmatic, with strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

tech stack

Not specified on the page.

team description

Global, remote legal team reporting to the CFO, with opportunities for promotion to General Counsel.