Commercial Legal Director – Mobility & Payments

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee and guide direct reports who support WEX’s Mobility lines of business in complex commercial transactions as well as product development and launches across the Americas.

• Offer strategic and tactical legal counsel to commercial, digital, and marketing teams.

• Collaborate with finance, operations, compliance, and various corporate functions, including outside counsel.

• Act as the senior legal advisor for WEX Mobility businesses throughout the Americas.

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of legal professionals.

• Provide counsel to Mobility executives and cross-functional leaders in areas such as Product, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and Finance.

• Support strategic initiatives of the Legal Leadership Team.

• Engage, instruct, and supervise outside legal counsel.

• Draft, review, and negotiate intricate commercial agreements, including those related to customer credit, card programs, resellers, marketing, referrals, and technology.

• Facilitate legal due diligence and integration during M&A activities.

• Assist with high-stakes RFP responses and evaluate marketing initiatives.

• Spearhead process enhancements and maintain contract templates along with negotiation playbooks.

• Provide legal insights throughout the product development, launch, and technical evolution stages.

• Draft and uphold product-related terms, encompassing application and API terms, integration terms, and website terms of service.

• Identify, manage, and escalate business risks appropriately.

• Handle pre-litigation disputes and contractual inquiries from customers or partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) is required.

• A minimum of 10 years of legal experience, preferably with in-house exposure.

• Must be licensed in at least one U.S. state.

• Experience in the payments and/or financial services sectors and familiarity with relevant laws and regulations.

• Proven track record in structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial transactions, including those in financial services, digital payments, technology, and public sector fields.

• Understanding of both legal and practical aspects of a product life cycle, with experience in providing legal advice at every stage.

• Experience in managing and supervising personnel.

• Familiarity with legal matter management systems, contract lifecycle management systems, and AI tools and capabilities.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, alongside strong interpersonal abilities.

• Resourceful in problem-solving, detailed in analysis, and adept at issue resolution.

• Capability to comprehend complex commercial and product-related issues as well as business metrics.

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

• Proven leadership in process improvement initiatives.

• Proactive approach towards continuous improvement and a commitment to learning.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Paid time off.

• Health savings account.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Eligibility for quarterly or annual bonuses for non-sales roles.