Checkout.com

Legal Counsel, Regulatory

Atlanta

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 46 days ago

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About the role

Checkout.com http://Checkout.com is seeking a talented Legal Counsel with a strong banking and payments background to join our Legal team in Atlanta.
As Legal Counsel, you will work closely with all areas of the business and take a collaborative approach to solving complex legal challenges.
You will also be expected to advise on compliance with financial services and payments regulations, interact with regulators and assist in the implementation of broader regulatory projects and product launches for projects across the Americas.

Support relationships with Georgia Department of Banking and Finance and US state and national regulators on license-related matters
Support the company's strategic projects and initiatives by providing creative, proactive and results-orientated advice
Our platform helps the most ambitious businesses deliver effortless digital experiences, at scale.
Reporting to the CEO of our North America banking operations, you will act as the primary legal support for our Georgia Merchant Acquiring Limited Purpose Bank (MALPB) charter.
Our mission is to be a legal team that exceeds expectations across the board, providing pragmatic and commercially focused advice, finding creative solutions to manage risk and becoming trusted advisers to our colleagues in the business.
Visit our Careers Page https://www.checkout.com/careers to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us.

4+ years of legal experience
Strong understanding of legal principles applicable to payments and financial institutions in the US, including the payments ecosystem and payments regulatory and licensing strategy/execution
Experience working in a start up or other fast-paced and dynamic environment is desirable but not essential
Comfort with ambiguity, constant change, and a fast-paced culture
Experience working internationally and on a variety of cross-border matters
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as needed, flexing the approach as the matter requires
Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate and explain complex legal issues clearly and concisely

Whether you want to book a holiday, order food, renew a subscription, or check out online, there's a good chance our tech powers the payments behind the scenes.

This is a great opportunity to work on a broad range of projects across multiple jurisdictions, learn new areas of law and play a key role in supporting the company's rapid growth.
What we are looking for:
We understand that work is just one part of your life.
Curious about what it's like to be part of our team?

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