Product Counsel

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About the team

Stripe’s Product Legal team is responsible for managing the legal and regulatory elements of our products and services. We work on some of the hardest technical, commercial, and regulatory problems around. In this role, you will be a key advisor to the Stripe teams who scope, build, and deliver Stripe products and services to our users. You will work on a diverse set of matters that straddle financial services, business, and technology.

What you’ll do

The ideal candidate is passionate about Stripe’s mission of helping businesses grow and thrives in solving complex legal, technology, and business issues in collaboration with others. We’re looking for someone who is a team player and willing to jump in on tasks of any size. Experience in financial technology, payments, and/or financial services is helpful, but not required, for you to be successful in this role.

Responsibilities

• Counsel global Stripe teams operating at the intersection of technological innovation, e-commerce user experiences, and financial services compliance on a range of issues, including payments regulations (including for money transmission or stored value), bank and payment method scheme rules, consumer protection, marketing, intellectual property, and data privacy
• Stay up-to-date, with the support of Stripe’s legal subject matter experts, on U.S. and international laws and regulations dealing the aforementioned issues 
• Actively collaborate with a wide variety of Stripe teams (Compliance, Engineering, Partnerships, and Product) on a range of issues related to product development and commercialization, including advising on new and emerging legal and regulatory developments impacting products.
• Draft and negotiate agreements, including strategic transactions that need to practically address legal, business, operational, and technical requirements
• Work closely with colleagues across Stripe’s global legal team to support Stripe's regulatory structure, its customer agreements, and strategic financial partnerships
• Help scope and build scalable and effective processes for legal review and launch of new products, industry verticals, and jurisdictions
• Participate as a proactive and strategic business partner to senior managers and be a trusted advisor
• Embrace learning and moving fast to help Stripe navigate a complex and heavily regulated payments environment

Who you are

We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience as a qualified lawyer in a top law firm, in-house legal team, and/or government agency, preferably familiar with counseling teams that solve issues through technology by translating complex legal requirements into clear and actionable advice that helps the business move forward
• A qualified solicitor in England or Ireland 
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Excellent project management skills and ability to work under tight deadlines

Preferred qualifications

• A passion for technology and ability to understand complex business models and product use cases quickly
• An entrepreneurial spirit—a self-starter who thrives in a fast paced environment, deals well with ambiguity, and focuses on driving impact
• Excellent judgment and is capable of making smart decisions with imperfect information
• Team-oriented and low-ego mindset with a proven track record for working well across cross-functional teams

Our Chicago, Dublin, and Singapore teams spend at least 50% of their time in their local offices. We believe that more in-person interactions will contribute to better results for our employees and Stripe. Increased office time allows for improved collaboration, efficiency, and informal learning opportunities, fostering a stronger community and building our culture. We will apply the insights gained from these initial three locations to continue refining our hybrid approach. The annual salary range for this role in the primary location is €123,300 - €166,800. This range may change if you are hired in another location. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings (“OTE”) range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and specific location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the primary location may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process. Specific benefits and details about what compensation is included in the salary range listed above will vary depending on the applicant’s location and can be discussed in more detail during the interview process. Benefits/additional compensation for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; retirement plans; health benefits; and wellness stipends. At Stripe, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. At Stripe, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. Join us. #J-18808-Ljbffr