Product Counsel

Product Counsel

Requirements

• Currently licensed in a U.S. state, J.D. or equivalent, with 7-15+ years as a practicing lawyer; priority given to candidates with both law firm experience and in-house experience at a fintech and/or a financial institution
• Deep expertise counseling product teams on banking infrastructure and embedded finance solutions, both domestic and international
• Comprehensive knowledge of the regulatory framework governing banking partnerships and fintech services
• Familiarity with data privacy, information security, tax, and intellectual property
• The ability to multitask and prioritize effectively with minimal direct supervision

Responsibilities

• Drive Product Strategy & Innovation: Be the strategic legal voice enabling product innovation, not a bottleneck. Partner closely with our business teams and our fintech partners from ideation through launch, anticipating challenges and architecting creative solutions that balance business needs with regulatory requirements.
• Own Regulatory Architecture: Build and evolve our regulatory frameworks for existing and new products. Partner with compliance and risk teams to develop scalable approaches that protect the business while enabling growth. Navigate complex regulatory landscapes to find practical paths forward.
• Lead Subject Matter Expertise: Be the go-to authority on legal and regulatory requirements across payments, lending, card relationships, and banking products. Develop and maintain deep expertise in banking partnership structures, payment systems, correspondent banking, and emerging fintech regulations. Stay ahead of regulatory changes and translate their impact for the business.
• Build Strategic Partnerships: Foster strong relationships across Product, Engineering, Risk, and Go-to-Market teams. Develop trust as a business partner who understands both technical requirements and commercial objectives. Enable teams to move quickly while maintaining appropriate risk controls.
• Shape Industry Dialogue: Represent Column’s interests with regulators, industry groups, and partners. Share insights on regulatory developments and their practical implications. Help establish Column as a thought leader in banking infrastructure.
• Scale Operations: Design and implement legal processes that can scale with hypergrowth. Improve partner onboarding efficiency while maintaining robust compliance. Build repeatable frameworks that enable the business to move faster.
• Enable Business Growth: Partner with Go-to-Market teams to streamline partner onboarding and product launches. Develop standardized approaches that reduce friction while managing risk. Help establish Column as the platform of choice for embedded banking.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.

Benefits

No information provided on Benefits.