VP, Senior Legal Counsel

Position: VP, Senior Legal Counsel Location: Milpitas, CA Job Id: 211 # of Openings: 1 Job Title: VP, Senior Legal Counsel Location: Payactiv's Milpitas, CA Headquarters Reports to: General Counsel Payactiv is seeking a VP, Senior Counsel who will take a lead role in building, supporting, and running the legal department by providing thoughtful legal counsel and risk mitigation strategies company-wide, including for compliance, marketing, finance, HR, sales, and product. What you will do Draft, negotiate, and review commercial contracts, including service and vendor agreements, licensing agreements, independent contractor agreements, product agreements, and employment-related contracts. Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy laws, and internal policies. Maximize use of contract management system, including streamlining contract lifecycle and recordkeeping. Maintain and revise end-user terms and conditions in tandem with business and product developments. Identify and analyze regulatory implications surrounding new and existing products, including license procurement where applicable. Assist with and stay abreast on legislative efforts regarding earned wage access and early wage access products. Assist with fundraising efforts, due diligence requests, and strategic partnership deals. Assist with monitoring, enforcing, and protecting intellectual property both domestically and abroad. Interface and engage with outside counsel, including on international development. What you need J.D. degree (with at least one State Bar membership, CA strongly preferred) from an accredited law school with 4-9 years of legal experience, preferably part of which has been spent at a private law firm. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Self-starter, high motivation, and ability to juggle multiple projects at the same time. Significant experience in drafting and negotiating commercial technology contracts and either one or both of corporate transactions and crypto. Experience or established interest in Multidisciplinary practice. Establishing expertise quickly. Working cross-functionally, including with sales, finance, engineering, infosec, marketing, product, and regulatory. Utilizing AI tools safely to maximize productivity. Advising FinTech companies, including payments issues and consumer banking. Advising on risk mitigation strategies and regulatory risks in financial services. What we offer Company sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision insurance 401(k), traditional, and Roth with a company match Tuition Assistance or Tuition Reimbursement Unlimited Paid Time off Monthly Gym Reimbursement Paid time off to volunteer Paid Family Leave Complimentary lunches onsite Opportunity to grow Opportunity to work with a great team committed to making a difference. Salary range $190k to $250k + Bonus Payactiv is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. #J-18808-Ljbffr