Product Counsel

Jobgether

10h • $180,000 - $230,000 • Remote

About The Position

This role is designed for an experienced legal professional who can provide strategic, practical guidance on product development and regulatory compliance within a fast-growing technology platform. You will collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Compliance, and Operations teams to translate complex U.S. payments and consumer-protection requirements into actionable product guardrails, customer-facing disclosures, and internal guidance. The position combines hands-on drafting, negotiation, and regulatory counseling with a strategic mindset to scale contracting processes and support business growth. Operating in a fully remote environment, you will have the autonomy to drive decisions, create reusable playbooks, and ensure legal compliance across high-impact initiatives. Your work will directly influence product strategy, operational efficiency, and risk management, making a tangible impact on the company’s success.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of legal experience, with a mix of law firm and in-house exposure; fintech or tech company experience preferred.
• Strong foundation in U.S. financial regulatory issues, including consumer protection, payment rails, and partner-bank/processor models.
• Solid drafting and negotiation skills with the ability to handle a high volume of agreements efficiently.
• Excellent product-counseling instincts, able to convert ambiguity into practical guidance and tradeoff recommendations.
• J.D. degree and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build trust and influence cross-functionally in a remote environment.

Nice To Haves

• experience with bank partners
• card/prepaid programs
• regulatory exams
• audits
• managing outside counsel

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day product and regulatory legal counsel for U.S.-focused financial technology and payments initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams from design through launch to ensure compliance with consumer protection, payments, and banking regulations.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage customer agreements, terms, and disclosures to support scalable commercial operations.
• Translate recurring legal questions into reusable playbooks, checklists, and templates to increase team efficiency.
• Support strategic decision-making by identifying regulatory risks and offering pragmatic, actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to maintain consistent contracting standards, cycle times, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Serve as a generalist contributor, taking ownership of complex projects as they arise.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $180,000 – $230,000, with equity opportunities.
• Fully remote work within the Americas with flexible scheduling.
• High autonomy and ownership within a small, impactful legal team.
• Opportunities to shape product, contracting processes, and regulatory strategy.
• Minimal meetings and a culture focused on documentation and efficiency.
• Professional development through challenging, high-impact work in a fast-growing organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees