Legal Counsel

Summary

Join Deel as Legal Counsel and play a pivotal role in shaping the legal framework for global regulatory, fintech, and licensing operations. Partner with cross-functional teams, providing expert legal guidance on product development, regulatory requirements, and licensing. This role requires a detail-oriented legal professional with payments industry experience and a passion for regulated financial services. You will establish and maintain the legal framework for global payments operations, serve as the primary legal advisor for financial and payment services, and act as the main legal liaison for payment product teams. The ideal candidate will develop and implement legal and compliance processes, contribute to internal protocols, and provide guidance on laws and regulations affecting payment services. Deel offers stock grant opportunities, additional perks and benefits, and the flexibility of remote work.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience as a qualified lawyer
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in the legal aspects of the payments industry (e.g., money transmission, lending, banking services, or fintech) within a law firm or in-house legal setting
• JD, LLB, LLM, or equivalent qualification, or authorization to practice law

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the legal framework for global payments operations
• Serve as the primary legal advisor for our financial and payment services, addressing areas such as product guidance, regulatory requirements, licensing and other pertinent legal concerns
• Act as the main legal liaison for our payment product teams, ensuring legal and compliance standards are integrated into new product and business ventures
• Develop and implement streamlined, practical, and scalable legal and compliance processes
• Contribute to creating and enhancing internal legal and compliance protocols
• Provide guidance on and track new laws and regulations affecting payment services
• Facilitate the legal movement of employees across borders for business travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in English; additional language skills are advantageous
• Demonstrated interest in payments and regulatory consulting, with experience advising on legal issues in regulated industries
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams across global regions, including collaboration with external counsel
• Eagerness for navigating complex regulatory environments and crafting practical solutions
• Entrepreneurial mindset with flexibility, initiative, and a strong work ethic
• Excellent communication skills, capable of simplifying complex legal requirements into actionable advice
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Manage relationships with internal and external counsel
• Have experience in a fast paced dynamic startup and fast growth environment

Benefits

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access