Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial and FinTech)

IXOPAY•,

3d•$150,000 - $180,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated, business-minded Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel to join our growing team. In this role, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor, managing our global commercial contracting pipeline, navigating complex international data privacy landscapes, and supporting our expansion in the FinTech/SaaS ecosystem. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in SaaS licensing, deep experience with international cross-border contracts, and a firm grasp of global data privacy regulations. Direct experience within the payments, gateway, or FinTech space is highly advantageous.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar or relevant local legal authority.
5+ years of relevant legal experience, with a strong preference for a mix of top-tier law firm training and in-house experience at a fast-growing global SaaS or FinTech company.
Proven track record of structuring and negotiating enterprise-level SaaS, cloud, and technology licensing agreements.
Deep understanding of data privacy and security frameworks.
Demonstrated experience navigating cross-border transactions and international jurisdictional complexities (North America, Europe, LATAM, and APAC).
Exceptional negotiation, communication, and drafting skills.
Ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business advice in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience within the payments, gateway, or FinTech space is highly advantageous.
The Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E, CIPP/US) designation is a strong plus.
Prior experience with payment gateways, payment orchestration platforms, acquirers, or complex FinTech ecosystems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of complex commercial agreements worldwide, including SaaS subscription agreements, enterprise master services agreements (MSAs), and partner and reseller contracts.
Serve as a legal subject matter expert on global data privacy laws (including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other regional frameworks). Draft and negotiate Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and advise the product and engineering teams on privacy-by-design principles.
Identify legal risks across international jurisdictions and provide practical, business-oriented solutions to mitigate them while supporting company growth.
Provide guidance on legal and regulatory issues related to payment orchestration, processing, and financial technology (e.g., PCI-DSS compliance implications and PSD2/PSD3).
Partner closely with Sales, Customer Success, Product, Security, and Executive leadership to streamline deal cycles and align legal strategy with business objectives.