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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Traild is a fast-growing SaaS company focused on automating business payments and protecting against fraud. They are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to develop and manage legal and compliance frameworks globally, ensuring regulatory obligations are met while enabling product innovation. Responsibilities Build from the ground up: Create scalable product and regulatory legal frameworks that keep pace with global growth, working independently and in partnership with cross-functional, global teams Shape our licensing strategy: Lead financial services licensing and regulatory obligations worldwide, including AML, CTF, BSA, sanctions regimes and more Partner with product: Establish agile systems to review features and launches, ensuring compliance across tech, data, and financial services Design compliance engines: Build scalable privacy and data frameworks across GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PIPEDA, APP, POPI, and emerging regimes Future-proof Traild: Track and interpret evolving regulations, turning them into practical guidance and product-ready solutions Work globally: Manage and coordinate external counsel across jurisdictions, aligning advice into clear, business-ready strategies Close deals: Draft and negotiate customer and vendor contracts, including SaaS agreements, DPAs, and commercial partnerships Enable the business: Deliver training and guidance that empowers teams to make informed, compliant decisions Build trust: Operate as a trusted advisor who balances risk with opportunity in a fast-moving, hyper-growth environment Skills Qualified lawyer in the United States or Canada -JD, LL.B., or equivalent degree Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g. have registered in-house status) Payments Regulatory experience (Money Services Business compliance and Money Transmitter Licenses) 5+ years of payments / fintech legal experience, with a combination of law firm (required) and in-house (preferred) experience Strong background in product legal reviews for technology / SaaS companies Hands-on experience designing and managing global privacy/data protection compliance programs Familiarity with financial services regulations and demonstrated ability to manage compliance requirements and external advisors across multiple jurisdictions Skilled in commercial contracting and able to flex into customer/vendor negotiations Track record of building compliance systems, policies and organizational frameworks rather than just providing point advice Excellent communication skills with the ability to educate, influence, and train cross-functional teams Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a proactive, problem-solving mindset Strong collaborator with an attitude embracing growth, hands-on execution, adaptability, and the scale-up spirit In-house experience Benefits Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) Company Overview Traild is a software development firm that offers fraud detection, payment protection, and automated invoice processing services. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in Prahran, Victoria, AUS, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job
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