FinTech Counsel

RealPage, Inc.

. Serve as the primary legal advisor supporting RealPage’s payment processing, money transmission, and consumer lending operations.

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • Kansas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $138,400 - $235,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in legal advisory for payment processing, money transmission, and consumer lending, with a strong focus on compliance with federal and state regulations. Proven ability to manage legal risks and support product development in financial services.

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Juris Doctor (J.D.)Legal Experience In Financial ServicesKnowledge Of BSA/AML RegulationsExperience With Regulatory ExaminationsStrong Analytical And Legal Research Skills

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Hard Skills

Payment Processing AdvisoryConsumer Lending ComplianceFinancial Services Agreements ReviewRegulatory Compliance StrategiesLegal Due DiligenceData Rights And Privacy LawNegotiation Of Financial AgreementsLicensing And Regulatory FilingsConsumer Protection RequirementsEmerging Laws Monitoring

Soft Skills

Excellent Written And Verbal CommunicationStrong Interpersonal SkillsAbility To Manage Multiple PrioritiesHigh Degree Of ProfessionalismAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeTeamsSharePoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Money Services Business (MSB)State Money Transmission LawsConsumer Financial ProductsBank-Fintech PartnershipsPayment Network RulesACH Operating RulesFederal Consumer Financial LawsNMLS FamiliarityBaaS ArrangementsConsumer Data Rights

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary legal advisor supporting RealPage’s payment processing, money transmission, and consumer lending operations.
Execute product development and compliance strategies across RealPage Payments (ClientDirect), ResidentDirect, ClickPay, and Livble.
Review and advise on the design and launch of new and modified financial products and features.
Partner with product, engineering, and business teams from ideation through go-to-market to identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risk.
Advise on payment network rules, card brand requirements, ACH operating rules, and state and federal payment regulations.
Support consumer-facing disclosures, agreements, terms of service, and product documentation.
Evaluate product changes for licensing, regulatory filing, and change notification obligations.
Conduct legal and regulatory due diligence for M&A transactions and strategic planning.
Advise on compliance program requirements for MSBs, payment processors, and consumer lenders, including BSA/AML, OFAC, and state money transmission laws.
Develop, review, and maintain policies, procedures, and controls for regulatory compliance.
Monitor emerging laws, regulations, agency guidance, and enforcement actions and communicate implications to leadership and business units.
Provide legal guidance on consumer lending activities and consumer protection requirements.
Review marketing materials, disclosures, and consumer-facing communications.
Support complaint management, consumer compliance risk assessments, and self-assessments.
Negotiate and draft agreements with banking partners, payment networks, processors, program managers, and financial services vendors.
Advise on bank-fintech partnership structures, BaaS arrangements, agent relationships, and program management agreements.
Support banking and service provider relationship management and third-party risk management.
Coordinate and support regulatory examinations, supervisory inquiries, and information requests from federal and state financial regulators.
Prepare examination responses, management presentations, and supporting documentation.
Track examination findings and support corrective actions and remediation plans.
Support maintenance of state money transmission licenses and other regulatory authorizations.
Advise on data rights, data sharing, data monetization, financial privacy, open banking, and consumer data rights.
Review data processing agreements, data use policies, and data sharing arrangements.
Partner with privacy and information security teams on data governance issues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
Minimum five (5) years of legal experience, with substantial focus on financial services, payments, money transmission, or consumer financial products, in a law firm or in-house legal department.
Demonstrated experience advising on payment processing, money services business operations, and/or consumer lending programs.
Working knowledge of federal consumer financial laws and regulations, including BSA/AML, Regulation E, Regulation Z, TILA, ECOA, FCRA, UDAAP, and GLBA.
Experience reviewing and negotiating financial services agreements, including bank partnership agreements, payment processing agreements, and vendor contracts.
Experience supporting regulatory examinations or supervisory inquiries by state or federal financial regulators.
Familiarity with state money transmission licensing requirements and NMLS.
Proficiency with MS Office and collaboration tools, including Teams and SharePoint.
Strong analytical and legal research skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High degree of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive matters.
Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Commitment to staying current on legal and regulatory developments.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement savings plan with company match.
Paid time off and holidays.
Professional development opportunities.
Performance-based bonus based on position.
Additional rewards, including annual bonus and sales incentives, depending on the applicable plan, role, and individual performance.