The Company is seeking an Associate General Counsel with a focus on Product and Regulatory matters. The successful candidate will be responsible for integrating legal and regulatory judgment into the company's product and fintech work, particularly in the areas of SaaS and fintech environments. This role requires a hands-on approach, working closely with product and engineering teams to address complex issues such as money transmission, e-money, embedded finance, and cross-border operating decisions. The Associate General Counsel will also be tasked with leading a specialist team of counsel and paralegals, setting legal priorities, and ensuring the team is equipped to support the business in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Applicants for this role at the company should have a significant background in in-house legal experience, with a strong focus on technology, SaaS, or fintech. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of fintech and regulatory exposure, particularly in the areas of payments, embedded finance, and money transmission. Experience in financial crime regulation and a proven track record of managing legal and regulatory matters in a product development context are essential. The role demands a leader with a hands-on builder mentality, capable of making sound commercial judgments and balancing legal risk with business outcomes. People leadership experience and a high level of AI fluency are also required, as the company is keen on using AI to enhance the delivery of legal support in product development.

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Mews