Senior Counsel
Job Summary:
An established, nationwide financial services organization is hiring a Senior Counsel to join its in-house legal function, supporting core banking activities and payment-focused initiatives. This attorney will partner closely with internal teams across operations, compliance, and product to provide practical legal guidance in a highly regulated environment.
The role offers meaningful interaction with business leadership, broad subject-matter exposure, and the chance to assist with the ongoing modernization of banking and payments capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Legal Support: Advise internal stakeholders on matters related to deposit accounts, transaction processing, collections, and treasury services.
- Payments Frameworks: Provide legal input on traditional and electronic payment methods, including wire transfers, ACH activity, checks, and newer payment technologies.
- Commercial Agreements: Prepare, review, and negotiate customer-facing documents, third-party agreements, and other commercial contracts.
- Regulatory Guidance: Counsel on consumer protection obligations, operational risk issues, and applicable banking regulations.
Qualifications
- Experience: Five or more years of legal experience within banking, payments, or broader financial services, gained in a law firm and/or corporate environment.
- Education: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Knowledge: Familiarity with U.S. banking regulations, payment mechanisms, and commercial contracting principles.
- Capabilities: Strong drafting and negotiation skills paired with sound, business-focused legal judgment.
- Working Style: Ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-moving, regulated setting.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and long-term incentive opportunities
- Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Professional development and growth opportunities
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