Junior Legal Counsel, Fintech

**Who we are is what we do.**

Deel and our family of growing companies are made up of global teams dedicated to helping businesses hire anyone, anywhere, easily.

The team comprises over three thousand self-driven individuals spanning over 100 countries, and our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the platform and products for customers.

Companies should be able to hire the best talent anywhere in the world, so we are building the best platform to make that a reality. Our market-leading technology, expertise, and global team are crucial to the platform’s success. We deliver the best products and features in our space, enabling millions of jobs worldwide and connecting the global workforce with the best companies and opportunities.

**Why should you be part of our success story?**

We offer global teams all the tools they need to hire, onboard, manage, pay, and scale at full speed. We aim to foster a diverse global economy by building a generational platform that seamlessly connects companies with talent worldwide.

After our successful Series D in 2021, we raised another $50M in 2023, doubling our valuation to $12B. There’s never been a more exciting time to join Deel — the international payroll and compliance market leader.

As a Junior Legal Counsel, you will support our global fintech and payments legal team, helping to navigate the complex regulatory landscape of financial services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, providing legal guidance on regulatory compliance, licensing, and product development while contributing to the development of scalable legal and compliance processes.

**Responsibilities**
- Assist in legal research and provide guidance on financial regulations, payments, and fintech-related compliance matters.
- Support drafting and reviewing agreements, including payment processing agreements, vendor contracts, and regulatory submissions.
- Partner with internal teams such as compliance, finance, and product to ensure legal and regulatory considerations are embedded in business operations.
- Contribute to developing and implementing processes to streamline legal operations, contract negotiation, and compliance frameworks.
- Help create and maintain legal playbooks, policies, and training materials for internal teams.

**Desired Skills & Competencies**
- 2-3 years of legal experience, ideally with exposure to fintech, payments, financial services, or regulatory compliance (in-house experience is a plus but not essential).
- Strong research and analytical skills with an interest in payments and regulatory law.
- Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior lawyer to gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing fintech environment, working on cutting-edge regulatory and payments issues.

**Total Rewards**

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

**Some things you’ll enjoy**
- Provided computer equipment tailored to your role
- Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
- Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
- The flexibility of remote work, including WeWork access where available

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