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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in structuring and negotiating complex commercial agreements within the financial services sector, alongside providing legal and regulatory guidance for embedded finance and digital asset products. Proficient in developing scalable legal frameworks and advising cross-functional teams on compliance and risk management.
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Complex Commercial AgreementsRegulatory ComplianceEmbedded FinanceDigital Asset RegulationLegal Counsel for Financial Services
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Hard Skills
Contract DraftingNegotiationRegulatory GuidanceRisk ManagementLegal Framework DevelopmentProduct Design CounselingPayment ProcessingBlockchain TechnologyDigital WalletsFinancial Technology
Soft Skills
Cross-Functional CollaborationPractical CounselStakeholder Engagement
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed to Practice LawJuris Doctor Degree
Industry Keywords
Embedded FinanceDigital AssetsPayment StablecoinsTokenized DepositsFintechBankingPayment NetworksCustody ArrangementsFraud ManagementCompliance Frameworks
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Serve as a primary legal advisor to the Embedded Finance and Digital Assets business, providing practical counsel to senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Structure, draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements with clients, financial institutions, sponsor banks, payment networks, program managers, issuers, custodians, technology providers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Advise on the development, commercialization, implementation and operation of embedded financial products, including deposit and account products, debit, prepaid and credit card programs, payment acceptance, money movement, disbursements, lending, digital wallets, rewards, program management and API-enabled financial services.
- Provide legal and regulatory guidance for digital asset products and initiatives, including payment stablecoins, tokenized deposits, digital asset custody and wallets, blockchain-enabled payments and settlement, reserve and custody arrangements, and digital asset platform capabilities.
- Advise on allocation of responsibilities among Fiserv, clients, sponsor banks, issuers, custodians and other third parties for regulatory compliance, customer servicing, fraud, disputes, complaints, data, risk management, reserve management, custody and operational obligations.
- Develop and maintain scalable legal frameworks, contracting models, templates, playbooks and processes that promote consistency, efficiency and risk management.
- Coordinate with legal and corporate specialists on regulatory, compliance, privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, finance, tax, audit, litigation, employment and related matters.
- Travel occasionally, up to 10%.
Requirements
What you’ll need- 8+ years of experience structuring, drafting, negotiating and redlining complex commercial agreements involving financial products, technology services, financial institutions, clients, vendors or strategic partners.
- 6+ years of experience advising on regulatory issues related to payments, banking, embedded finance, card issuing, financial technology, digital assets or related financial services products.
- Experience identifying legal and regulatory risks and developing practical mitigation strategies for business stakeholders, product teams and cross-functional partners.
- Licensed to practice law and active in good standing in at least one appropriate jurisdiction.
- Juris Doctor degree or higher from an accredited law school.
- 8+ years of experience providing legal counsel for financial services, payments, fintech, banking, technology or other regulated businesses.
- Experience with deposit or account products, debit, prepaid or credit card programs, payment processing and acquiring, money movement, disbursements, lending, digital wallets, program management or sponsor bank relationships.
- Experience advising on payment stablecoins, tokenized deposits, blockchain or distributed ledger technology, digital asset custody or related digital asset regulation.
- Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to banks, fintechs, payment companies and technology service providers.
- Experience counseling product teams through product design, regulatory review, contracting, implementation, launch and ongoing operations.
- Must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization; candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Fuel Your Life program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.
- Paid holidays and generous time away policies.
- No-cost mental health support through Employee Assistance Programs.
- Living Proof program to recognize your peers’ extra effort with points redeemable for rewards.
- Eight Employee Resource Groups to foster a collaborative culture and expand your network.
- Unparalleled professional growth with training, development, and internal mobility opportunities.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available from day one.
- Retirement planning including 401k match and discounted shares with the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Tuition assistance and reimbursement program.
- Paid parental and military leave.