VP, Corporate Counsel – Digital Payments, FinTech

Patriot Bank, N.A.

. Provide legal support for the Bank's digital payments, FinTech partnerships, credit card, prepaid card, and related consumer and commercial banking products .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal support for digital payments and FinTech partnerships, with strong capabilities in legal research, drafting, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in advising on complex legal issues affecting banking and consumer financial services.

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Juris Doctor (J.D.) DegreeActive Bar MembershipLegal Research and DraftingRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeExperience with Payment Systems

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchContract DraftingRegulatory AnalysisCommercial AgreementsProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationDetail-DrivenSound Judgment

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Digital PaymentsFinTech PartnershipsConsumer Financial ServicesCredit CardPrepaid CardACHRTPTILARegulation ZBSA/AML

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal support for the Bank's digital payments, FinTech partnerships, credit card, prepaid card, and related consumer and commercial banking products
Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements, including FinTech partnership, vendor, cardholder, processing, marketing, and technology contracts
Advise business stakeholders on legal and regulatory issues affecting payment products and services
Monitor and analyze federal and state laws and regulations impacting banking, payments, consumer financial services, and financial technology
Support product development initiatives and legal reviews of new or enhanced products and services
Collaborate with Compliance, Risk Management, Information Security, Operations, and Product teams to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks
Assist with responses to regulatory examinations, audits, and oversight inquiries
Support corporate governance, contract management, regulatory matters, and general banking operations
Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, presentations, and business guidance on complex legal issues
No managerial responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction
1-4 years of relevant legal experience at a law firm, financial institution, FinTech company, regulatory agency, or combination thereof
Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional business teams
Sound judgment and a practical, business-focused approach to problem solving
Clear and effective communicator
Collaborative team player
Detail-driven with a high level of accuracy
Preferred: experience supporting financial institutions, payment companies, FinTech organizations, or consumer financial services businesses
Preferred: familiarity with credit card, prepaid card, debit card, ACH, RTP, or other payment systems
Preferred: working knowledge of TILA, Regulation Z, EFTA, Regulation E, UDAAP, BSA/AML, CARD Act, CFPB guidance and regulations, Visa/Mastercard network rules, and state money transmission and consumer protection laws
Preferred: experience reviewing technology, SaaS, data-sharing, or vendor agreements
Must be able to travel to client offices, prospects, branches, and industry events as necessary
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional growth and development opportunities within a dynamic financial institution
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Equal employment opportunity protections
Travel to client offices, prospects, branches, and industry events as necessary