Payments Counsel - Licensed Attorney

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