Associate Legal Counsel
Company | PayNearMe |
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Location | Santa Clara, CA, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | JD |
Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school; licensed and in good standing in your state of residence
- 2–3 years of legal experience (in-house or fintech/payments background a plus)
- Comfortable managing a high volume of diverse, detail-oriented workstreams
- Strong communicator who can explain legal concepts clearly and concisely
- Curious, collaborative, and comfortable working cross-functionally
- Interest in technology, AI, privacy, security, and/or product-focused legal work
- Ability to work independently, adapt quickly, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts including vendor contracts, technology agreements, partnership agreements, and NDAs
- Evaluating software tools and services, particularly those with AI-related functionality
- Providing Legal oversight of vendor questionnaires and assisting with review of RFPs, RFIs, and other information requests from clients and prospects
- Responding to subpoenas, UCC lien notices, and similar third-party legal requests
- Maintaining and updating internal policies, including UDAAP, Privacy and Security policies and supporting related training initiatives in partnership with HR
- Managing consumer data requests and providing guidance for internal data privacy inquiries
- Handling ad hoc legal needs from HR, such as handbook updates and consulting agreements
- Supporting marketing projects, such as press releases, white papers, and campaigns
Preferred Qualifications
- Fintech/payments background a plus