Legal Director, X Payments

x.ai

Palo Alto, CA, United States
Base: $225,000 - $285,000 usd; bonus/equity: equit...
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8+ years payments law experience
Federal and state payments regulation knowledge
Bsa/aml and dodd-frank compliance expertise
** xAI is seeking a Legal Director for its Payments division, responsible for managing regulatory, product, and commercial aspects of launching new payments services globally. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience navigating the regulatory landscape in the payments sector, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. **

Job Summary

  • xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.
  • This role requires managing regulatory, product, and commercial aspects of launching new payments services globally while navigating complex domestic and international landscapes.
  • The total rewards package includes base salary, equity, comprehensive medical, vision, dental coverage, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

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** xAI is seeking a Legal Director for its Payments division, responsible for managing regulatory, product, and commercial aspects of launching new payments services globally. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience navigating the regulatory landscape in the payments sector, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. **

Salary

Base: $225,000 - $285,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Equity included; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability, life insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years payments law experience
  • Federal and state payments regulation knowledge
  • BSA/AML and Dodd-Frank compliance expertise
  • Experience with CFPB OCC and FinCEN
  • Drafting and negotiating payment agreements

Nice-to-have

  • Distilling technical concepts for legal teams
  • Cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced environment
  • Risk mitigation across technology platforms
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from accredited law school
  • Admission to bar in at least one US state
  • 8+ years practicing law in payments or fintech
  • Strong knowledge of BSA/AML, Dodd-Frank, UCC laws

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