What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Counsel (US) position at Paysend Group?
About the Role
Paysend is seeking a dedicated and versatile Legal Counsel to support our legal operations in the USA and Latin America (LatAm), including countries such as Guatemala and Mexico. Based in Miami, you will work closely with our US and Canada teams to provide expert legal guidance, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role offers the chance to be part of a fast-growing fintech company driving innovation in cross-border payments.
Key Responsibilities
- Legal Advice and Support for US and LatAm Projects
- Provide legal counsel on projects and initiatives across the USA and LatAm regions, including product development and regulatory compliance.
- Analyze federal and state laws, as well as regulations affecting the fintech industry, to support strategic business decisions.
- Contract Drafting and Review
- Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements, including vendor, partnership, payment processing, and service contracts.
- Ensure all contracts comply with US, Canadian, and Group company legal requirements.
- Ongoing Legal Assistance
- Monitor changes in laws and regulations relevant to Paysend’s operations in the USA and LatAm.
- Advise the Global Legal & Compliance teams on potential legal impacts and assist in updating internal policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with Compliance, Operations, and Business teams to support regulatory filings and respond to inquiries directed to the Group Legal Team.
- Stakeholder Communication
- Act as a key liaison between internal teams, including Compliance, Operations, and Finance in Miami, and external regulators.
- Ensure alignment on legal obligations and business practices to facilitate smooth operations.
Key Qualifications and Skills
- 1-3 years of legal experience, preferably in fintech, financial services, or technology sectors.
- Strong knowledge of US federal and state laws, with exposure to LatAm regulatory frameworks being a plus.
- Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
- Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical, business-focused solutions.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is highly desirable but not required.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work in a high-growth, global fintech company.
- Professional growth through challenging, impactful projects.
- A collaborative team culture with a hybrid working model