Counsel, Global Regulatory Affairs (Fintech)

Location: Hybrid role based in Atlanta, Austin, or San Francisco, United States, with in-office attendance required at least 3 times per week. Travel required 5–10% of the time.

Salary: $203,800–$326,100 USD per year, with potential bonus and equity eligibility.

Company

hirify.global is a global payments technology company facilitating transactions among consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories.

What you will do

• Coordinate and manage complex, time-sensitive regulatory matters across hirify.global’s global operations.
• Work with global and regional legal, business, and government affairs teams to support regulatory objectives.
• Develop and execute global regulatory positions and strategies.
• Draft regulatory submissions and responses to government requests and public consultations.
• Support engagements with governments, regulators, and policymakers worldwide.
• Develop global regulatory best practices and ensure consistent application across functions and regions.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree and J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in the United States and membership in good standing of a U.S. state bar are required.
• Excellent judgment, analytical, problem-solving, client-counseling, communication, research, and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Resourcefulness, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort using emerging technologies and Artificial Intelligence tools to create efficient ways of working.

Nice to have

• Eight or more years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with payments, financial services, technology, public policy, international practice groups, large international organizations, in-house legal teams, or government.
• International experience and fluency or professional proficiency in foreign languages.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaboration with legal, business, and government affairs colleagues across functions, regions, and countries.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k), FSA/HSA, life insurance, paid time off, and wellness program.
• Potential bonus and equity eligibility.