Senior Managing Counsel – Corporate Payments

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

📋 Description

• Provide support and oversee direct reports in WEX’s Corporate Payments division on intricate commercial transactions as well as product development and launches across the Americas.

• Lead a team of legal professionals addressing legal matters related to WEX Corporate Payments.

• Supervise team activities to ensure appropriate risk assessment and management of issues.

• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with customers and partners, encompassing credit, technology integration, marketing, referral, technology, and services agreements.

• Ensure stakeholder contributions are integrated and that agreements comply with corporate policies and standards.

• Offer solution-driven legal counsel throughout the entire product lifecycle, from development and launch to commercialization and product evolution.

• Draft and review product terms, including terms of use for apps, APIs, websites, integration terms, and service agreements.

• Identify, evaluate, manage, collaborate on, and escalate business issues and risks as required.

• Review marketing materials, press releases, and marketing initiatives for WEX Corporate Payments.

• Address and resolve contractual inquiries and pre-litigation disputes from clients or commercial partners.

• Spearhead opportunities for process improvement related to commercial contracting, template development, and negotiation strategies.

• Establish relationships with Corporate Payments executives and leaders, as well as those in Product, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and Finance.

• Collaborate with colleagues in the legal department to identify risks and deliver comprehensive legal guidance.

• Train, mentor, and assist in the professional growth and development of team members.

• Engage, instruct, and supervise external legal counsel.

• Advise internal stakeholders on adherence to contractual terms, policies, and standards while recognizing business and legal risks.

⛳️ Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.

• Over 8 years of legal experience, preferably with in-house exposure.

• Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. state.

• Extensive experience in structuring, drafting, and negotiating a diverse array of commercial transactions, including both sales-side and buy-side deals within financial services, digital payment, technology, and public-sector environments.

• Familiarity with the payments and/or financial services industries, along with relevant laws and regulations.

• Knowledge of the legal and practical aspects of a product lifecycle and experience in providing legal advice through each stage.

• Proven experience in managing and supervising others.

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

• Eagerness to experiment with and integrate AI into daily operations.

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

• Resourceful in problem-solving, with a keen eye for detail and issue resolution.

• Capability to comprehend complex commercial, product, and technical matters as well as business metrics.

• Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, and prioritize effectively to handle a high volume of work.

• Ability to collaborate and function within a team while also being a proactive self-starter.

• Commitment to continuous improvement, acquiring new skills, and addressing clients’ business needs with practical solutions.

🏝️ 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 positions.

• A comprehensive and competitive benefits package supporting both personal and professional well-being.