Legal Researcher (Fintech)

TL;DR

Legal Researcher (Fintech): Managing corporate compliance and conducting applied legal analysis for a high-growth AI-powered automotive super app with an accent on regulatory research and cross-functional product support. Focus on building scalable legal systems, resolving complex consumer escalations, and implementing automation to optimize legal workflows.

Location: Must be based in the US or Canada (Remote or hybrid in Palo Alto, Toronto, or New York).

Salary: $65,000 – $100,000 + Equity

Company

hirify.global is a high-growth, AI-driven fintech startup and the #1 rated super app for car ownership, backed by $240M in funding.

What you will do

• Manage entity compliance and governance across US and Canadian jurisdictions.
• Conduct structured legal research on regulatory, consumer protection, and product-related issues.
• Resolve complex consumer escalations and regulatory inquiries by proposing scalable solutions.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure regulatory compliance in features and policies.
• Monitor potential IP infringements and support brand enforcement strategies.
• Design and implement automated legal workflows using AI and low-code tools.

Requirements

• Strong background in law (Bachelor’s, JD, LLM, or PhD).
• Must be based in the US or Canada.
• Proven track record of resourcefulness and independent judgment.
• Interest in leveraging AI and technology to optimize legal processes.
• Impeccable attention to detail and organizational rigor.
• Ability to thrive in a high-performance, ambiguous startup environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(K) (US) or RRSP (Canada) plan with employer matching.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Equity opportunities as part of the total rewards package.
• Collaborative environment with team members from top-tier firms like McKinsey and Amazon.
• Meritocratic culture focused on performance rather than tenure.