Product & Regulatory Counsel

Novo

Product & Regulatory Counsel providing legal guidance on regulatory compliance and product development. Collaborating with teams to ensure adherence to U.S.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with product, compliance, and business teams to provide practical legal guidance on product development and regulatory requirements
Serve as a key legal point of contact for bank partner relationships, supporting ongoing regulatory and contractual matters
Interpret and advise on U.S. banking regulations, including customer protection frameworks such as UDAAP
Support the management of litigation matters, including coordination with external counsel
Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements and partner contracts
Provide clear, business-oriented legal advice to senior management and cross-functional stakeholders
Support internal teams on regulatory change management and implementation
Assist with employment and HR-related legal matters as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–8 years of legal experience, preferably within fintech, banking, or financial services
Strong knowledge of U.S. banking regulations, including customer protection and payments-related frameworks
Experience working with or advising on bank partnership models or sponsor bank relationships
Proven ability to manage external counsel and complex legal matters
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and support a growing startup

Benefits

Comp & perks

Positive, inclusive, supportive culture cheering you on your journey
We provide learning and development budgets to help you grow and bond with your team

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal guidanceU.S. banking regulationsUDAAPcommercial agreementscontract negotiationlitigation managementregulatory change managementemployment lawHR-related legal matters

Soft Skills

communication skillsproblem-solving skillsentrepreneurial mindsetability to navigate ambiguityability to translate legal conceptscollaborationadaptabilitystakeholder management