Legal Counsel, Fintech

**Who we are is what we do.**

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 6,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

**Why should you be part of our success story?**

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies - breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list - all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $12 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

**Summary**

As Legal Counsel with payments and fintech experience, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the legal framework for Deel’s global regulatory, fintech and licensing operations across the Company. Partnering with cross-functional teams, you will provide expert legal guidance on product development, regulatory requirements, licensing, and other critical areas to support the business,

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with a strong foundation in the payments industry, a passion for regulated financial services, and an entrepreneurial and problem-solving mindset ready to tackle complex challenges with practical solutions.

**Responsibilities**
- Establish and maintain the legal framework for global payments operations.
- Serve as the primary legal advisor for our financial and payment services, addressing areas such as product guidance, regulatory requirements, licensing and other pertinent legal concerns.
- Act as the main legal liaison for our payment product teams, ensuring legal and compliance standards are integrated into new product and business ventures.
- Develop and implement streamlined, practical, and scalable legal and compliance processes.
- Contribute to creating and enhancing internal legal and compliance protocols.
- Provide guidance on and track new laws and regulations affecting payment services.
- Facilitate the legal movement of employees across borders for business travel.

**Desired skills and competencies**
- 5+ years experience as a qualified lawyer
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in the legal aspects of the payments industry (e.g., money transmission, lending, banking services, or fintech) within a law firm or in-house legal setting.
- JD, LLB, LLM, or equivalent qualification, or authorization to practice law.
- Fluency in English; additional language skills are advantageous.
- Demonstrated interest in payments and regulatory consulting, with experience advising on legal issues in regulated industries.
- Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams across global regions, including collaboration with external counsel.
- Eagerness for navigating complex regulatory environments and crafting practical solutions.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with flexibility, initiative, and a strong work ethic.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of simplifying complex legal requirements into actionable advice.
- Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Manage relationships with internal and external counsel.
- Have experience in a fast paced dynamic startup and fast growth environment.

**Total Rewards**

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

**Some things you’ll enjoy**
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