Junior Legal Counsel

Paysend

24d

About The Position

Paysend is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Legal Counsel to support legal operations in the United States, Canada, and Latin America (LatAm), including countries such as Guatemala and Mexico. Based in Miami, this role will work closely with the Legal, Compliance, Operations, and Business teams across North America and LatAm to assist with contract management, regulatory support, and day-to-day legal matters within a fast-growing fintech environment.
This position is ideal for a junior lawyer looking to build hands-on experience in payments, fintech regulation, and cross-border operations under the supervision of senior legal leadership.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (or eligibility to obtain admission)
• Relevant legal experience (law firm or in-house experience preferred)
• Strong legal research, drafting, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to fintech, payments, financial services, or technology companies
• Familiarity with U.S. and/or Canadian regulatory frameworks affecting payments or consumer financial services, data privacy (training acceptable)
• Exposure to LatAm legal or regulatory matters
• Fluency in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Legal Support for US, Canada, and LatAm Projects
• Assist with legal support for projects and initiatives across the United States, Canada, and LatAm, including product, operational, and regulatory initiatives
• Conduct legal research on U.S. federal and state laws, Canadian regulatory frameworks, and selected LatAm regulations relevant to fintech and payments
• Prepare legal research summaries, issue-spotting notes, and internal guidance to support legal decision-making
• Contract Drafting and Review:
• Draft, review, and assist in negotiating commercial agreements, including vendor agreements, NDAs, service agreements, payment processing agreements, and statements of work
• Support contract approvals to ensure alignment with U.S., Canadian, and Group company legal requirements
• Assist with contract tracking, renewals, and maintenance of standard templates and clause libraries
• Ongoing Legal & Compliance Assistance:
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations relevant to Paysend’s operations in the United States, Canada, and LatAm and escalate key updates to the Global Legal team
• Support regulatory filings, license renewals, and responses to regulatory or partner inquiries under supervision of US Legal counsel and in close collaboration with US Compliance Team
• Assist in updating internal legal documentation, policies, and procedures
• Assist with an internal legal operation
• Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Support:
• Collaborate with Compliance, Operations, Finance, Product, and Business teams to support legal workflows and compliance initiatives
• Coordinate with external counsel on discrete matters, including document collection, research support, and information requests
• Support internal communications related to legal and regulatory matters

Benefits

• Make a Global Impact: Directly impact millions of users worldwide
• Accelerate Your Career: Benefit from internal mobility, mentoring programs, and continuous learning opportunities
• Thrive in a Connected, Global Organization: Collaborate with colleagues across our international hubs and more
• Embrace a Principle-Driven & Focused Culture: Work in an organization guided by strong principles and values that actually help you achieve more than you thought possible
• Enjoy Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Receive a competitive salary, benefits, and flexible work arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree