General Counsel / Compliance Officer, Slash

• Has 10+ years of legal experience, with significant focus in fintech, banking, or payments
• Holds a J.D. from an accredited law school and is an active member of the California State Bar
• Brings deep expertise in federal and state banking regulations, including BSA/AML requirements
• Has demonstrable experience creating and implementing compliance programs in a regulated environment
• Possesses exceptional attention to detail and strong documentation practices
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and communication skills, with ability to explain complex legal concepts to various stakeholders
• Has experience managing relationships with banking partners and regulators
• Shows track record of balancing business objectives with regulatory requirements

Desirable

• As Slash's Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel, you'll be responsible for building and leading our legal and compliance framework as we scale our fintech platform
• You'll work closely with our executive team to navigate the complex regulatory landscape of banking and payments while enabling rapid product innovation
• Lead the development and implementation of Slash's legal and compliance strategy, including policy creation, risk assessment, and regulatory engagement
• Own all customer-facing legal documentation including terms of service, privacy policies, and commercial agreements
• Serve as the primary legal representative in dealings with partner banks, regulators, and other financial institutions
• Provide strategic counsel to the product and business teams on new features and initiatives, ensuring compliance while enabling innovation
• Build and manage relationships with outside counsel while handling key matters in-house
• Develop and maintain our compliance management system, including policies, procedures, and training programs
• Lead internal investigations and manage regulatory examinations when needed
• Structure and negotiate complex commercial agreements with enterprise customers and strategic partners