Legal Counsel, FinTech

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Not Specified

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams, aiming to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Our platform integrates HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management, supported by AI-powered tools and a global payroll infrastructure. We cater to all worker types in over 100 countries, enabling businesses to scale efficiently and compliantly.

Deel is a rapidly growing SaaS company, transforming how global talent connects with companies and breaking down geographical barriers in hiring and career advancement. We are building the infrastructure for the future of work, promoting a more diverse and inclusive global economy.

Summary

As Legal Counsel with payments and fintech experience, you will be instrumental in developing the legal framework for Deel’s global regulatory, fintech, and licensing operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to offer expert legal advice on product development, regulatory compliance, licensing, and other key areas to support business objectives. This role is suited for a meticulous legal professional with a solid background in the payments industry, a keen interest in regulated financial services, and an entrepreneurial, problem-solving approach to complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the legal framework for global payments operations.
• Act as the primary legal advisor for financial and payment services, covering product guidance, regulatory requirements, licensing, and other relevant legal matters.
• Serve as the main legal liaison for payment product teams, ensuring legal and compliance standards are embedded in new product and business initiatives.
• Develop and implement efficient, practical, and scalable legal and compliance processes.
• Contribute to the creation and enhancement of internal legal and compliance protocols.
• Provide guidance on and monitor new laws and regulations impacting payment services.
• Facilitate the legal aspects of international business travel for employees.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of experience as a qualified lawyer.
• Payments Industry Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in the legal aspects of the payments industry (e.g., money transmission, lending, banking services, or fintech) in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Education: JD, LLB, LLM, or equivalent qualification, or authorization to practice law.
• Language: Fluency in English. Additional language skills are a plus.

Company Information

Deel is one of the largest globally distributed companies, with a team of 5,000+ employees across more than 100 countries, speaking 74 languages. Our dynamic culture fosters continuous learning and innovation. Deel's success is marked by rapid growth, transforming global talent connections and enabling a more inclusive global economy. We have paid billions in global payroll and provided healthcare and benefits in numerous countries.

Deel has received recognition such as CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and is consistently listed among Y Combinator's top companies. We maintain high customer satisfaction with an average rating of 4.83 from over 15,000 reviews across major platforms.

Your experience at Deel offers a career accelerator, placing you at the forefront of the global work revolution. You will address complex challenges impacting millions of lives, driving meaningful impact and building expertise in a company valued at $12 billion with $800 million in ARR.