General Counsel (Legal/Fintech)

TL;DR

General Counsel (Legal/Fintech): Leading the legal function and advising on strategic legal matters for a fast-growing Travel and Fintech business with an accent on corporate governance, data privacy, and risk management. Focus on building and mentoring a high-performing legal team while managing a high volume of commercial contracts.

Company

We are a fast-paced, high-growth tech company focused on maximizing lives and career progression.

What you will do

• Provide strategic legal advice across various functions of the business.
• Build and scale the internal legal function to support growth.
• Manage, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Deliver training on legal and compliance matters.
• Mentor and manage a team of attorneys.

Requirements

• 10+ years of legal practice with law firm and in-house experience.
• J.D. from an accredited institution and bar admission in California or New York.
• Experience in the technology industry and start-up environments.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Valid membership in a state bar.

Nice to have

• Experience in fintech regulatory environments.
• Knowledge of employment laws and litigation experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first flexibility with unlimited PTO.
• Weekly UberEats credits and travel discounts.
• Generous parental leave and flexible return-to-work plans.
• Access to wellness budgets and personal development funds.