Head of Legal

📋 Description

• Manage disputes and litigation with outside counsel, keeping the facts, deadlines, budgets and
• Coordinate internal information and keep leadership informed with clear recommendations and next
• Know when a matter needs specialist advice and make sure the right lawyer has what they need.
• Manage legal work for fundraising, credit facilities and capital-markets transactions with Finance
• Keep closing checklists, approvals and follow-up obligations current so work does not fall between
• Draft and negotiate partnership, vendor and other commercial agreements with terms that support the

🎯 Requirements

• A JD and active New York or California bar admission, with authority to practice in the work
• Substantial legal experience, typically eight or more years, with hands-on ownership in fintech or
• Strong commercial drafting and negotiation skills, including the ability to offer workable
• Experience managing outside counsel, budgets and complex matters through completion.
• Familiarity with card programs, bank relationships, consumer finance, credit facilities or
• Clear, direct communication and good judgment about when to escalate.

🎁 Benefits

• The base salary range for this role is $240,000–$290,000, plus equity.