As Senior Regulatory Counsel, you will be central to building out core legal and compliance capabilities for a high growth FinTech Startup.

In this role, you will work directly with the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer to design, build and lead the company’s Legal Department. 

How You’ll Make An Impact:

• Supporting business partners and compliance risk managers by providing legal advice on regulatory and supervisory matters including product development and ongoing business activities
• Designing and implementing a regulatory change management process to ensure the company is aware of and complies with applicable legal and regulatory requirements in the payment sector on a wide range of issues including data security, protection and privacy, NACHA rules, and anti-money laundering
• Assisting with the development of strategy for and management of relationships with U.S. regulators 
• Developing and maintaining the policies, procedures and other documentation to support the above

What We’d Love To See:

• JD and admitted to practice in the United States
• 6 to 8 years’ experience, preferably in both top law firm and in house environments 
• Experience in banking, or financial services sector – preferably with direct exposure to the payments industry
• Ability to provide practical, strategic, and business-oriented legal advice 
• Ability to represent Melio before relevant regulatory authorities
• Ability to build strong working relationships with internal clients at all levels and work within cross-functional teams to develop solutions to complex legal and business issues
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks
• Detail orientation combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively 

Benefits and Perks:

• Basic Compensation: $205,000 - $250,000
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) where Melio pays a majority of the monthly premiums 
• Competitive compensation plans
• 401K matching
• Flexible PTO
• Stocked kitchen full of snacks, drinks, coffee and much more!
• Weekly catered lunch
• HIIT Class on Fridays
• Plenty of fun team outings
• Extensive career growth and development opportunities throughout a growing startup

About us: 

When we started Melio, we wanted to build more than an efficient Accounts Payable tool. We wanted to build a service that helps small businesses keep up with business. Melio is a B2B payments experience that not only saves time but also significantly improves cash flow. We aim to make the payment workflow so simple it helps businesses focus on their customers, not their back office. With a company that works in the heart of Soho, the Melio team has continued to grow exponentially. Our faMELIO is made up of hardworking go-getters. We love to celebrate the successes of our team, and the continued success of our growing company! 

Here at Melio, culture is one of our biggest priorities. We champion a team that fosters diversity and inclusivity in all aspects. Regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, sexual orientation, parental status, or disability, Melio will consider all qualified applicants during our process as we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Even if you’re on the fence about applying to an open role, please throw your specs in the mix -- we’d love to connect with you!