Vice President of Legal - Remote

Overview

The Vice President of Legal leads the organization's legal department and provides strategic legal counsel to executive leadership with specific emphasis on drafting and negotiating SaaS and commercial contracts. This member of the executive team oversees the company's legal affairs while specializing in complex commercial agreements, data protection frameworks, payment processing regulations, and fintech compliance.

In Short

• Lead legal strategy development and implementation across the organization
• Review, draft, and negotiate complex SaaS and commercial agreements with clients and partners
• Advise on regulatory compliance matters, particularly in consumer financial services
• Partner with product and business teams to integrate legal requirements into development workflows
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and legal service providers
• Identify and mitigate legal risks across business operations
• Develop scalable legal processes to support company growth

Requirements

• JD degree from an accredited law school; admission to state bar required
• 8-12 years of legal experience including operating as an in-house counsel
• Extensive background in financial services, payments and/or financial technology sectors
• Proven track record negotiating and drafting SaaS commercial contracts
• Deep understanding of consumer compliance and regulatory frameworks
• Experience working directly with large financial institutions
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills in fast-paced situations
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Management experience preferred but not required for exceptional individual contributors
• Interest or experience in financial services and student debt is a plus, with a passion for fintech innovation and process improvement.

Benefits

• High-growth, Series B startup environment
• Fully remote international team
• Opportunity to influence and drive legal strategy
• Engagement with leading investors
• Work with a diverse team of professionals from top companies