Senior commercial and product counsel supporting Sales, partnerships, and product development in a regulated fintech environment
Trusted legal partner enabling revenue growth and compliant product innovation through strong negotiation, risk assessment, and commercial judgment
Remote-first opportunity for US-based employees with the option to work in-person out of our Manhattan office
What you’ll bring to the team
8+ years of legal experience (law firm and/or in-house), with significant focus on commercial contracting and transaction support; 10+ years preferred
JD (or equivalent) and active bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction
Proven experience partnering closely with Sales or commercial teams and leading complex negotiations from term sheet through execution
Strong commercial judgment with the ability to balance legal risk, customer experience, and revenue impact in fast-paced environments
Experience in fintech, payments, consumer finance, or other regulated industries, including advising on product development and regulatory considerations impacting financial products
Experience partnering with Product and Engineering teams to guide compliant product design and launches
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across business, legal, and compliance functions
Experience developing or applying contract playbooks, templates, and scalable negotiation frameworks
Practical experience with AI-enabled legal tools or contract lifecycle management systems, with the ability to apply technology to improve contracting workflows and efficiency
Ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and manage a high volume of concurrent deals
Our values in your DNA: Customer First, Own it, Stronger Together, and Change the Game
And finally…get to know us
Zip Co Limited (ASX: ZIP) is a digital financial services company, offering innovative, people-centered products. Operating in two core markets - Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) and the US, Zip offers access to point-of-sale credit and digital payment services, connecting millions of customers with its global network of tens of thousands of merchants. We’re proud to be a values-led business and our values - Customer First, Own it, Stronger Together and Change the Game - guide us in everything we do. I acknowledge by clicking "Submit Application", that the information provided is true and correct. I also understand that any willful dishonesty may render for refusal of this application or immediate termination of employment. By providing your information, you acknowledge that you have read ourZip Applicant and Candidate Privacy Noticeand authorize Zip to process your data subject to those termsZip participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program
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