Minimum Qualifications
* Strong academic credentials including a law degree (J.D. or equivalent) from a leading university and/or law school is required.
* 6+ years of legal experience (with at least two years at a law firm) as a transactional attorney, preferably with some portion of that experience in payments, fintech, financial regulatory, data protection, technology or commercial transactions.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, as well as demonstrated proficiency in working closely with and advising senior executives of an organization.
Preferred Qualifications
* Previous legal experience in the payments, fintech or financial services industries.
* A mix of corporate law firm and in-house experience.
* Hands-on project management experience, including excellent organizational skills, the ability to manage a large number and variety of mission-critical projects, working independently and often in ambiguous environments.
* Team player and consensus builder with great people skills and a good sense of humor who can effectively and efficiently collaborate and build relationships with attorneys and business clients at all levels throughout the organization.
* Strong analytical and computer skills.
* Common sense and great judgment.
* Strong leadership skills.
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