Assistant General Counsel at SoFi

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

288000.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Experience, Regulatory Frameworks, International Licensing, Global Payments, Remittances, Financial Products, Communication Skills, Compliance, Risk Management, Negotiation, Product Launch, Analytical Skills, Team Collaboration, Business Mindset, Blockchain Technology, Cryptocurrency

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Employee Applicant Privacy Notice Who we are: Shape a brighter financial future with us. Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance. We’re a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront. We’re proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people’s lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world. The role: SoFi is seeking an attorney to support the continued expansion of SoFi Pay, SoFi’s global remittance transfer product, and SoFi’s broader international growth initiatives. This role will support the Associate General Counsel responsible for global expansion and will focus on advising the business on licensing, regulatory, and product-launch considerations in foreign jurisdictions. The attorney will work closely with international counsel and cross-functional partners, including compliance, risk, product, engineering, and business teams, to help navigate regulatory frameworks, obtain necessary licenses and approvals, and support the launch and operation of financial products outside the United States. This is a dynamic role that will evolve as SoFi’s international footprint expands. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, comfortable operating in ambiguity, and excited to help build scalable legal and regulatory foundations for global financial products. What you’ll do: ● Serve as a key legal partner supporting continued expansion of SoFi Pay, SoFi’s global remittance transfer product, including advising on remittance transfer requirements and applicable international regulatory regimes. ● Support SoFi’s international expansion strategy by assisting with licensing analyses and applications, coordinating with international outside counsel, and helping manage ongoing regulatory obligations across multiple jurisdictions. ● Translate complex local legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for internal stakeholders, including business, product, engineering, compliance, and risk teams. ● Partner cross-functionally to support the launch and operation of financial products in foreign markets, including advising on post-licensing operational and compliance considerations. ● Monitor and interpret regulatory developments affecting global payments, remittances, and financial services, and proactively communicate implications and risks to internal stakeholders. ● Support regulatory engagement and internal governance processes related to international expansion initiatives. ● Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with international partners, vendors, and service providers as needed to support SoFi’s global expansion efforts. What you’ll need: ● JD from an accredited law school ● Member of the applicable bar ● 4 to 6 years of legal experience, ideally at a major law firm or in-house at a financial institution or fintech ● Experience or exposure to one or more of the following: ○ International licensing or regulatory frameworks ○ Global payments, remittances, or international financial products ○ U.S. bank regulatory law and supervision ● Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to advise across technical and non-technical teams ● A practical, business-minded approach to balancing legal risk and innovation in a dynamic fintech environment Nice to have: ● Prior experience as product counsel at a fintech or financial institution ● Familiarity with blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, including an understanding of how these technologies may be used to support payments, settlement, or cross-border remittance products Compensation and Benefits The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, and location. To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our Benefits at SoFi page! SoFi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law. The Company hires the best qualified candidate for the job, without regard to protected characteristics. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. New York applicants: Notice of Employee Rights SoFi is committed to an inclusive culture. As part of this commitment, SoFi offers reasonable accommodations to candidates with physical or mental disabilities. If you need accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email accommodations@sofi.com. Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time. Internal Employees If you are a current employee, do not apply here - please navigate to our Internal Job Board in Greenhouse to apply to our open roles.

Responsibilities

The attorney will support the expansion of SoFi Pay and advise on licensing, regulatory, and product-launch considerations in foreign jurisdictions. They will work with cross-functional teams to navigate regulatory frameworks and support the launch of financial products outside the United States.