Product Counsel, Payments
Product Counsel, Payments
Whatnot
Whatnot is seeking a Senior Product Counsel to provide legal support for its payments and financial services initiatives. The role involves advising on the design and operation of payment systems, regulatory compliance, and managing commercial agreements. Whatnot is a rapidly growing live shopping platform that blends community and commerce, with a focus on innovation and a remote work culture.
Qualification
- Deep experience in payments and fintech regulation.
- Strong transactional background.
- Pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.
- Experience with regulatory frameworks including AML/BSA and consumer protection.
- Ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
Responsibility
- Provide strategic and practical legal advice to product, engineering, and business teams on payment products and financial infrastructure.
- Advise on regulatory and compliance requirements, including U.S. and international payment regulations and consumer protection.
- Draft, negotiate, and manage complex commercial agreements with financial partners.
- Partner with Compliance, Risk, and Product Operations to develop scalable policies and controls.
- Support expansion of payment products into new jurisdictions and assess regulatory frameworks.
- Collaborate with Business Development on strategic financial partnerships and integrations.
- Stay current on developments in payments, fintech, and digital commerce regulation.
