Legal Counsel • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a strong background in legal counsel, particularly in financial services, with a focus on cryptocurrency, stablecoin, and cross-border money movement products. Your experience allows you to navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges effectively, ensuring that products are compliant with applicable laws. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with product, engineering, and partnerships teams to address legal issues that arise during product development. Excellent judgment is one of your key strengths, enabling you to make informed decisions even when faced with ambiguity. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for articulating legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders and ensuring that all team members are aligned on compliance matters. You possess excellent project management skills, allowing you to handle multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently while maintaining a high standard of work.

Desirable

Experience with emerging technologies and their legal implications is a plus, as is familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing financial services. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to take on diverse tasks will help you succeed in this role. You are a team player who enjoys collaborating with others and contributing to a positive team dynamic.

What you'll do

As a Product Counsel at Stripe, you will be responsible for advising on the legal and regulatory aspects of product development, particularly in the areas of cryptocurrency and money movement. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that products are designed and executed in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Your role will involve reviewing product designs and use cases, providing legal guidance on contractual matters, and helping to navigate complex regulatory environments. You will also be involved in drafting and negotiating contracts related to product offerings, ensuring that all legal requirements are met. Your ability to communicate effectively with both legal and non-legal stakeholders will be crucial in this role, as you will need to explain legal concepts in a way that is accessible to all team members. You will also be expected to stay up-to-date with changes in the regulatory landscape and advise the team on potential impacts to product strategy.

What we offer

At Stripe, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging legal issues in the financial technology space. You will be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to helping businesses grow while ensuring compliance with the law. We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions will be valued, and you will have the chance to make a significant impact on the company's success. Additionally, we provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.