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Payments Counsel - Licensed Attorney

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Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Tue, Oct 27, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

To support strategic payments partnerships, the contract Payments Counsel - Licensed Attorney will draft and negotiate high-value commercial agreements with financial institutions and payment service providers while working remotely for 40 hours per week over a 6-month duration.

Key responsibilities
  • Draft, negotiate, and own commercial agreements with banks, card networks, payment processors, and digital wallet providers
  • Support the client's agentic commerce initiatives by structuring agreements for transactions through AI agents
  • Identify and assess legal, commercial, and operational risks, providing practical recommendations to stakeholders
Required qualifications
  • 7+ years of strong commercial and transactional experience at a top law firm, in-house, or both
  • JD and active license to practice in at least one US jurisdiction
  • Ability to draft complex agreements from first principles without relying on templates
  • Experience in payments, fintech, banking, or processing is a plus, but strong commercial lawyers without this experience are encouraged to apply
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage ambiguity in a fast-paced environment

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