Job details
Salary from $130,000 a year job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Legal counsel: 5 years (required)
Full job description
Company description:
Paynearme, a service of handle financial, is the industry’s only platform that facilitates cash, debit, credit and ach paymentsWith its great mobile experience, paynearme’s technology provides a simple way for businesses to collect payments through an intuitive, consistent experience for their customersPaynearme is an innovative technology company that’s changing how payments are made.
We are a diverse and collaborative company that loves to delight its customers (merchants, consumers, etc.) with simple, useful and practical product/service offeringsWe’re headquartered in silicon valley with our employees distributed all across the usWe’re in growth mode and looking to add a dynamic legal counsel to join our team, reporting to the general counsel (with accountability to the ceo)Help us reimagine payments!
In this role, you will be responsible for inbound and outbound commercial contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and other legal projects as they may ariseThis position provides you with the opportunity to handle a variety of deliverables and work cross functionally with other business units within the organization (e.gFinance, hr, compliance, sales, and product marketing)For example, you may advise our product team on updating terms of service, partner with hr to revise our employee handbook, or collaborate with marketing on collateral and website design.
What you’ll own and be responsible for:
Review, draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts and policies including vendor contracts, technology agreements, and partnership agreements
Gain proficiency in and working knowledge of our products and services
Stay abreast of regulatory developments in payments, privacy, consumer protection, and the various industries that we operate in (e.gLending, online gaming)
Develop and refine processes, procedures and standard contract forms
Partner directly with general counsel, legal team, and cross functional teams
Work on various other legal and regulatory matters as they arise
What you’ll bring:
Graduate of an accredited law school
Admission to practice law and in good standing in state of residence
Minimum 5 years legal experience (in-house, financial services, and/or fintech a plus!)
Strong analytical and research skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Exceptional attention to detail
Organized, punctual, and deadline driven
Strong work ethic, ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize accordingly
Team player willing to pitch in where needed
Willingness to learn quickly and adapt in changing environments
Location: flexible/remote (please note this position may be performed remotely within the united states except the state of colorado.)
Travel: twice a year to headquarters (covid permitting)
Location: flexible/remote (please note this position may be performed remotely within the united states except the state of colorado.)
Travel: twice a year to headquarters (covid-19 permitting)
Great compensation package plus extensive benefits, including:
Flexible, remote working opportunity
Flexible and professional work culture
Company-paid health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
Company-sponsored life and disability insurance
Stock options package
Stimulating start-up culture committed to diversity and inclusion
Flexible time off
Paid parental bonding leave
Team outings and events when permitted
Paynearme strives to create a workplace where all employees thriveOur core values represent who we are today and we take pride in the way we work with each other as well as with our stakeholders.
We’re in this together to do the right thingWe deliver real results we are proud of while remaining respectful, transparent, and flexible.
Paynearme is an equal opportunity employerWe are diligently and thoughtfully working towards cultivating a diverse workforce which in turn, enhances our products and services for the communities we serveApplicants who represent all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
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California consumer privacy act: applicant notice
Effective date: january 1, 2020
Last reviewed on: december 23, 2019
Paynearme mt, incAnd handle financial, inc(collectively, the “company”) are providing you with this notice (“notice”) to inform you about:
1The categories of personal information that the company collects and maintains about applicants; and
2The purposes for which the company uses that personal information.
For purposes of this notice, “personal information” means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly with, a natural person that the company may collect in connection with screening applicants for job openings at the company.
1Identifiers and professional or employment-related informationThe company collects identifiers and professional or employment-related information, which may include some or all the following: real name, nickname or alias, postal address, telephone number, e-mail address, membership in professional organizations, professional certifications, language skills, and current and past employment historyThe company collects this personal information to evaluate previous job performance and consider applicants for positions, to develop a talent pool and plan for succession, to conduct applicant surveys, to maintain an internal applicant directory and for purposes of identification, to promote the company as a place to work, and for workforce reporting and data analytics/trend analysis.
2Personal information categories from calCivCode § 1798.80(e)The company may collect categories of personal information listed in calCivCode §1798.80(e), other than those already listed above, (a) to the extent necessary to comply with the company’s legal obligations, such as to accommodate disabilities; (b) to conduct a direct threat analysis in accordance with the americans with disabilities act and state law; (c) for occupational health and safety compliance and record-keeping; and (d) to respond to an applicant’s medical emergency.
3Characteristics of protected classifications under california or federal lawThe company may collect information about race, age, national origin, disability, sex, and veteran status as necessary to comply with legal obligations, including the reporting requirements of the federal equal employment opportunity act, the federal office of contracting compliance programs (applicable to government contractors), and california’s fair employment and housing actThe company collects this personal information for purposes including: to comply with federal and california law related to accommodationThe company also collects this category of personal information on a purely voluntary basis, except where required by law, and uses the information only in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
4Education informationThe company collects education information such as resumes and graduation recordsThe company collects this personal information to determine suitability for roles, to determine eligibility for training courses, and to assist with professional licensing.
5Profile dataThe company may collect profile data, including the following: psychological assessments, behavior analyses, or other profiling of its applicantsThe company collects this personal information to determine aptitude for certain positions and job assignments as well.
6Background screening informationIn the event that an applicant is given a formal job offer, the company collects background screening information prior to hiring, including results of the following types of background screening: criminal history; sex offender registration; motor vehicle records; credit history; employment history; drug testing; and educational historyThe company collects this personal information to screen for risks to the company and its clients, and continued suitability for their jobs and to evaluate applicants for promotions.
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Job type: full-time
Pay: from $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to friday
Experience:
Legal counsel: 5 years (required)
Consumer protection: 3 years (preferred)
Privacy law: 3 years (preferred)
Payments / fintech industry: 3 years (preferred)
Work location:
Fully remote
Work location: remote
