Senior Managing Counsel

We are seeking a Senior Managing Counsel/Vice President, to lead global product legal for Cross-Border Services. This role provides proactive, globally-coordinated legal guidance to support product development, manage risk, and deliver practical solutions for the Cross-Border Solutions business team. This position reports to the Assistant General Counsel, CNPF, and partners closely with the Cross-Border Services leadership team and cross-functional stakeholders.

Role - Serve as a trusted legal advisor for global product development for Cross-Border Services, providing guidance on complex regulatory, commercial, and risk considerations. - Partner with Product, Technology, Operations, Treasury, Commercialization, and other stakeholders to design and launch innovative solutions that meet evolving customer needs. - Structure, draft, and negotiate high-value commercial and technology agreements with financial institutions, fintechs, and strategic partners. - Monitor and interpret global regulatory developments impacting payments and inform policy positions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. - Collaborate with specialists in Regulatory, Compliance, Privacy, Intellectual Property, and Competition to navigate risk effectively. - Develop and maintain legal playbooks, templates, and approval processes to streamline execution and ensure consistency across markets. - Provide legal frameworks for emerging capabilities, such as blockchain-based solutions. - Lead and mentor a high-performing team of product counsels, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth. - Create processes and provide training to enable compliant product development and commercialization. - Engage and manage external counsel, when needed.

All About You - Significant legal experience in payments and product development, preferably covering money transmission and emerging technologies. - Proven ability to lead global teams and influence senior stakeholders in a complex, fast-paced environment. - Expertise in multi-jurisdictional transactions, regulatory frameworks, and risk management. - Comfort advising on emerging areas of law, such as blockchain-based solutions. - Strong negotiation and advisory skills; ability to simplify complexity and drive practical outcomes. - JD (or equivalent) required; active bar membership.

Location Purchase or New York City, NY, with global collaboration and occasional travel.