Legal Counsel, USA

About Paysafe
Paysafe (“Paysafe”) (NYSE: PSFE) (PSFE.WS) is a leading payments platform with an extensive track record of serving merchants and consumers in the global entertainment sectors. Its core purpose is to enable businesses and consumers to connect and transact seamlessly through industry-leading capabilities in payment processing, digital wallet, and online cash solutions. With over 20 years of online payment experience, an annualized transactional volume of $140 billion in 2023, and approximately 3,200 employees located in 12+ countries, Paysafe connects businesses and consumers across 260 payment types in over 40 currencies around the world. Delivered through an integrated platform, Paysafe solutions are geared toward mobile-initiated transactions, real-time analytics and the convergence between brick-and-mortar and online payments. Further information is available at www.paysafe.com

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We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel, USA to join our team.  This role is based in Jacksonville, Florida and offers a hybrid work environment where you will have 3 in office working days and 2 remote working days during the work week.

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced attorney to join our legal team as In-House Counsel specializing in contract law and legal advisory. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant legal experience and a strong background ideally in these dynamic and rapidly evolving sectors (fintech space, payments, compliance, and/or corporate law). This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

Key Responsibilities
Reporting into the Vice President, Legal Affairs, North America, the successful candidate brings 3-5 + years of experience as a commercial or financial services lawyer or in-house counsel with a primary focus of business contract advisory. 

The main tasks and responsibilities are as follows:

• Providing legal advice with a focus on contract, commercial, corporate and payment services law but also providing counseling to internal stakeholders on risks of various business strategies
• Active management, drafting, negotiation, review and revision of contracts and terms & conditions to support the growth of the Paysafe business
• Drafting and review of communications with business partners, consumers and public authorities
• Assisting internal departments and project teams in achieving corporate objectives effectively and in compliance with applicable laws, procedures and policies (e.g., product initiatives, marketing and sponsorships, conducting internal education)
• Collaborating on and leading projects with other departments and functions to ensure compliance due to changes in applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Providing support on procurement, intercompany and corporate matters
• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with the company's payment systems and fintech activities.
• Work closely with other departments, including compliance, finance, and operations, to provide holistic legal support and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Conduct training sessions for employees on legal and compliance matters to foster a culture of compliance and awareness.
• Develop and implement internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations 
• Active collaboration within the Paysafe legal team

Qualifications: 

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• 3-5 years of legal experience
• A strong focus on payments, compliance, and/or fintech is considered a plus
• Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state regulations governing payments and fintech, including BSA/AML, OFAC, and consumer protection laws
• Proven experience in contract negotiation and drafting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide practical and strategic legal advice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• High ethical standards and a commitment to integrity and professionalism
• Proactive attitude, self-motivation
• A fast learner with highly developed analytical skills and a strong attention to detail
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of responsibility 
• Collaborative working style
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with MS Office

 
Life at Paysafe:
One network. One partnership. At Paysafe, this is not only our business model; this is our mindset when it comes to our team. Being a part of Paysafe means you’ll be one of over 3200 members of a world-class team that drives our business to new heights every day and where we are committed to your personal and professional growth.

Our culture values humility, high trust & autonomy, a desire for excellence and meeting commitments, strong team cohesion, a sense of urgency, a desire to learn, pragmatically pushing boundaries, and accomplishing goals that have a direct business impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Paysafe provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, and applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination of any type with regard to ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of recruitment and employment. If you need any reasonable adjustments please let us know. We will be happy to help and look forward to hearing from you.