In-House Counsel

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Own and manage all commercial contracting, including customer agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and partnership arrangements with financial institutions
• Manage and administer Juro (CLM), including building and maintaining contract templates, automating CLM workflows, and ensuring the contracting process runs efficiently across the business
• Support enterprise sales cycles by reviewing, negotiating, and closing complex agreements with banks, credit unions, and payment processors
• Manage outside counsel on non-standard legal matters and complex issues, ensuring quality work product and cost-effective use of external resources
• Draft and manage employee offer letters, employment agreements, advisor agreements, and consulting arrangements
• Develop, maintain, and update internal legal policies, including acceptable use, data handling, information security, employee-facing policies, privacy policies, and terms & conditions
• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters relevant to fintech, financial services, and AI — including BSA/AML, KYB, data privacy (CCPA, GDPR), and emerging AI regulations
• Advise on corporate governance, equity matters, and board-related legal needs
• Partner with the product and engineering teams to ensure privacy-by-design principles and responsible AI practices are embedded in our platform
• Support fundraising, due diligence, and other corporate transactions as needed
• Monitor the regulatory landscape for developments affecting our business and proactively surface risks and opportunities to leadership

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
• 5+ years of legal experience, with meaningful exposure to financial services, fintech, or SaaS — either in-house or at a law firm
• Deep familiarity with commercial contracts and the ability to negotiate and close deals independently
• Working knowledge of financial services regulations (BSA/AML, KYB/KYC, payment regulations) and data privacy laws (CCPA, GDPR)
• Strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to give practical, business-oriented legal advice
• Comfort working in ambiguity and building processes from scratch in a fast-moving startup environment

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Prior in-house experience at a fintech, payments company, or financial institution
• Experience with AI governance, responsible AI frameworks, or emerging AI regulation
• Familiarity with enterprise SaaS sales cycles and the nuances of selling into highly regulated industries
• Experience supporting equity financings, board governance, or M&A transactions
• You've been the first or only lawyer at a company before — and you know what it takes to build a legal function from the ground up

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $160,000 – $225,000 + Equity

BENEFITS

• Time off when you need it: Flexible PTO so you can recharge without red tape
• In-person energy: We're based in NYC and meet in the office 4 days a week
• Competitive compensation: We pay well and back it with equity. We want you to think and act like an owner
• Career rocket fuel: You'll help build the foundation of a high-growth startup, working side by side with experienced founders and and team members who've done it before
• Benefits on us: We cover 100% of your health, dental, and vision premiums. No surprise deductions from your paycheck
• 401(k) with company match: We match your contributions so your future self benefits too
• HSA contributions included: We contribute to your HSA on applicable plans, so your coverage works as hard as you do
• Stay healthy, stay sharp: A $250 monthly gym stipend to help you bring your best self to work, and everywhere else
• A seat at the table: We believe in transparency, radical candor, and giving every team member a voice 🔥