Product Counsel, Payroll and Fintech

Key Responsibilities

• Navigate complex regulatory frameworks to design and mature Gusto’s core products including, payroll, fintech, tax and payments.
• Look around corners, creatively solve problems, and help define business strategy as Gusto expands its functionality to meet the needs of US businesses that have hired or are preparing to hire employees and/or contractors.
• Counsel the Product, Engineering, Design, and Business Teams and help them navigate a range of issues related to payroll products and/or partnerships, domestic and international payments, data privacy, and tax.
• Contribute to the development of scalable processes to manage legal risk and accelerate product expansion.
• Partner closely with our Commercial Team to advise on product risk, work through redlines, and negotiate with counterparties.

Key Requirements

• JD degree and a member of a State bar/ active license to practice law.
• 7+ years of combined legal experience, with experience working in an in-house legal department at a technology company.
• Experience supporting the development of payroll, fintech, tax and payment products and the launches and scaling of highly regulated, yet innovative, domestic and global products.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus and build strong relationships.
• Demonstrated success in working collaboratively to help business clients understand and own risk-based decisions.