Senior Counsel, Product

EarnIn

Senior Counsel, Product at EarnIn providing legal oversight for payroll and job applicant products. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to navigate regulatory compliance and business innovation.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $190,000 - $265,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior member of the Legal team and the lead product lawyer for payroll and job applicant-related products and features
Advise cross-functional partners on legal and regulatory issues related to payroll servicing, from early product design through launch and ongoing operations, including:
Wage and hour compliance (federal, state, and local)
Payroll processing, pay frequency, and final pay requirements
Employee classification and related risk
Payroll tax withholding, reporting, and funds flow
Deductions, garnishments, and employer obligations
Provide legal guidance on payments and money movement in the payroll context, including ACH, prefunding, settlement timing, and relationships with banks and payment processors
Develop, share, and operationalize best practices for working with payroll vendors, payment processors, sponsor banks, and other financial partners
Partner with product teams across the company to proactively identify regulatory risk, “look around corners,” and develop compliant, scalable solutions aligned with the product roadmap
Support state and federal regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries, including explaining payroll product design and operational controls to regulators and independent auditors
Assist with litigation and pre-litigation matters, including in-house employment matters, regulatory enforcement actions, and vendor or client disputes
Contribute to the development and delivery of training for business teams on payroll-related laws, regulations, and best practices
Collaborate with compliance, risk, and operations teams to enhance internal controls and governance frameworks
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant experience supporting payroll servicing businesses, workforce platforms, or fintech products involving wages or payments
Juris Doctor degree and an active U.S. law license in good standing
Deep knowledge of employment and wage-and-hour laws, including FLSA and state equivalents
Strong understanding of payroll tax, withholding, and reporting obligations
Ability to provide clear, practical, and actionable advice to non-lawyers in fast-paced settings
Strong judgment and comfort navigating ambiguity and evolving regulatory landscapes
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with the confidence to operate independently
Demonstrated proficiency with AI tools and technologies (including generative AI), or a strong willingness and ability to quickly learn and incorporate AI into legal workflows and product counseling.

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account EarnIn Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 201 - 500 employees Founded 2013 💳 Fintech ☁️ SaaS 👥 B2C 💰 $125M Series C on 2018-12 Fintech
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B2C EarnIn is a financial technology company that offers innovative solutions for accessing your earnings faster without the need for high fees or credit checks. The company provides services such as Cash Out, where users can transfer up to $150/day or $750/pay period to a linked bank account, and Early Pay, which allows users to receive their paycheck up to two days early. Balance Shield helps avoid overdraft fees with real-time notifications and optional auto-transfers, while Credit Monitoring offers free access to users' Vantage Score 3. 0 by Experian. Additionally, the Tip Yourself feature encourages savings with each paycheck. EarnIn operates on a model that relies on optional tips instead of mandatory fees, helping users manage their finances with ease and security. Banking services are provided in conjunction with Evolve Bank & Trust, Member FDIC. Senior Counsel, Product 🔥 2 minutes ago 🏄 California – Remote 💵 $190k - $265k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🧑‍⚖️ General Counsel 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Serve as a senior member of the Legal team and the lead product lawyer for payroll and job applicant-related products and features
Advise cross-functional partners on legal and regulatory issues related to payroll servicing, from early product design through launch and ongoing operations, including:
Wage and hour compliance (federal, state, and local)
Payroll processing, pay frequency, and final pay requirements
Employee classification and related risk
Payroll tax withholding, reporting, and funds flow
Deductions, garnishments, and employer obligations
Provide legal guidance on payments and money movement in the payroll context, including ACH, prefunding, settlement timing, and relationships with banks and payment processors
Develop, share, and operationalize best practices for working with payroll vendors, payment processors, sponsor banks, and other financial partners
Partner with product teams across the company to proactively identify regulatory risk, “look around corners,” and develop compliant, scalable solutions aligned with the product roadmap
Support state and federal regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries, including explaining payroll product design and operational controls to regulators and independent auditors
Assist with litigation and pre-litigation matters, including in-house employment matters, regulatory enforcement actions, and vendor or client disputes
Contribute to the development and delivery of training for business teams on payroll-related laws, regulations, and best practices
Collaborate with compliance, risk, and operations teams to enhance internal controls and governance frameworks
Perform other duties as assigned 🎯 Requirements
7+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant experience supporting payroll servicing businesses, workforce platforms, or fintech products involving wages or payments
Juris Doctor degree and an active U.S. law license in good standing
Deep knowledge of employment and wage-and-hour laws, including FLSA and state equivalents
Strong understanding of payroll tax, withholding, and reporting obligations
Ability to provide clear, practical, and actionable advice to non-lawyers in fast-paced settings
Strong judgment and comfort navigating ambiguity and evolving regulatory landscapes
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with the confidence to operate independently
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Hard Skills & Tools

wage and hour compliancepayroll processingemployee classificationpayroll tax withholdingreporting obligationsdeductionsgarnishmentslitigation supportregulatory complianceemployment law

Soft Skills

clear communicationstrong judgmentnavigating ambiguitymanaging prioritiescollaborative mindsetsolutions-orientedindependent operationadvising non-lawyerstraining developmentoperationalizing best practices

Certifications

Juris Doctoractive U.S. law license