Director Of Legal - Product

Sezzle

Remote, US
Base: $175,000 - $250,000; bonus/equity: variable ...
Remote
Jd from accredited law school
Active bar membership required
8+ years legal experience in fintech
Sezzle is seeking a Director of Legal for its Product team, focusing on integrating legal strategies with product development in a fast-paced fintech environment. The ideal candidate will have significant in-house legal experience, particularly in fintech, and should be adept at using AI tools to streamline legal processes

Job Summary

  • The role sits at the intersection of Legal and Product Teams, embedding legal thinking into core development processes.
  • Candidates must champion the adoption of AI-powered legal tools to increase team throughput and reduce external counsel spend.
  • Sezzle offers a compensation range of $175,000 to $250,000 including base and variable pay.

Matching Summary

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Sezzle is seeking a Director of Legal for its Product team, focusing on integrating legal strategies with product development in a fast-paced fintech environment. The ideal candidate will have significant in-house legal experience, particularly in fintech, and should be adept at using AI tools to streamline legal processes.

Salary

Base: $175,000 - $250,000; Bonus/Equity: Variable included in range; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • JD from accredited law school
  • Active bar membership required
  • 8+ years legal experience in fintech
  • Hands-on experience with AI legal tools
  • Knowledge of FCRA FDCPA TCPA regulations

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-functional leadership skills
  • Forward-thinking operator mindset
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment
  • Strong analytical skills for large datasets

Key Requirements

  • J.D. degree from accredited law school
  • Active bar membership
  • Minimum 8 years of legal experience
  • In-house fintech or payments experience
  • Proficiency with AI legal platforms like Harvey or Ironclad

Work Rights

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