Senior Managing Counsel – Corporate Payments

WEX

. Support and manage direct reports supporting WEX’s Corporate Payments line of business on complex commercial transactions and product development and launches in the Americas .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $213,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing legal matters related to commercial transactions and product development within the payments and financial services sectors. Proficient in drafting, negotiating, and providing legal guidance throughout the product lifecycle while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and standards.

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J.D. From Accredited Law School8+ Years Of Legal PracticeExperience In Payments And Financial ServicesContract Lifecycle Management SystemsTeam Management And Supervision

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Hard Skills

Drafting And Negotiating AgreementsCommercial Transaction StructuringLegal Matter ManagementProduct Lifecycle Legal AdviceRisk Assessment And Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal And Written CommunicationResourceful Problem SolvingEffective Organizational SkillsCollaboration And TeamworkProactive Continuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Contract Lifecycle Management SystemsAI Tools And Capabilities

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed In At Least One U.S. State

Industry Keywords

Corporate PaymentsFinancial ServicesDigital PaymentCommercial TransactionsCompliance With Contractual Terms

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and manage direct reports supporting WEX’s Corporate Payments line of business on complex commercial transactions and product development and launches in the Americas
Manage and lead a team of legal professionals supporting WEX Corporate Payments legal matters
Oversee team work to ensure risk-appropriate assessment and handling of matters
Draft, review, and negotiate customer and partner agreements, including credit, technology integration, marketing, referral, technology, and services agreements
Facilitate stakeholder input and ensure agreements adhere to corporate policies and standards
Provide solution-oriented legal advice throughout the product lifecycle, from development and launch through commercialization and product evolution
Draft and review product terms, including app, API, website terms of use, integration terms, and terms of service
Identify, assess, manage, collaborate on, and escalate business issues and risks as necessary
Review marketing collateral, press releases, and marketing initiatives for WEX Corporate Payments
Manage and resolve contractual queries and pre-litigation disputes from customers or commercial partners
Lead process-improvement opportunities related to commercial contracting, template creation, and negotiation playbooks
Develop relationships with Corporate Payments executives and leaders and Product, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and Finance leaders
Collaborate with other legal department colleagues to identify risks and provide comprehensive legal guidance
Train, mentor, and support team member growth and development
Engage, instruct, and oversee outside counsel
Advise internal stakeholders on compliance with contractual terms, policies, and standards while identifying business and legal risks

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from accredited law school
8+ years of legal practice, ideally with in-house experience
Licensed in at least one U.S. state
Significant experience structuring, drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial transactions, including sales-side and buy-side transactions for financial services, digital payment, technology, and public-sector contexts
Experience in payments and/or financial services industries and related laws and regulations
Understanding of legal and practical components of a product life cycle and experience providing legal advice throughout the cycle
Experience managing and supervising others
Experience with legal matter management systems, contract lifecycle management systems, and AI tools and capabilities
Keenness to experiment with and incorporate AI into daily workflows
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Resourceful problem solving, detailed analysis, and issue resolution skills
Ability to understand complex commercial, product and technical issues and business metrics
Effective organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills to manage high work volume
Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team while also being an independent self-starter
Proactive pursuit of continuous improvement, learning new skills, and addressing clients’ business needs with practical solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental and vision insurances
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Quarterly or annual bonus eligibility for non-sales roles
Comprehensive and market competitive benefits supporting personal and professional well-being