General Counsel

Cardless is transforming the credit card landscape by empowering innovative brands to offer their customers world-class, digital-first, and seamlessly integrated credit card experiences.

We’re looking for an exceptional General Counsel to lead the legal function at Cardless during a pivotal stage of growth. This person will serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team, manage a small in-house legal team, and partner closely across product, operations, finance, compliance, and partnerships.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Manage and mentor a small in-house legal team (Commercial + Product/Regulatory Counsel)

- Oversee external counsel relationships, budgets, and workstreams

- Build scalable legal infrastructure, processes, and policies as the company grows

- Partner with leadership on risk, strategy, and company-wide decision-making

- Lead all corporate legal matters, entity management, and governance processes

- Manage Board materials, communications, and corporate recordkeeping

- Oversee financing rounds, investor negotiations, and equity matters

- Drive legal support for key partnerships and strategic transactions

- Own all commercial contracting, including partner, vendor, and investor agreements

- Lead counterparty negotiations and ensure strong legal leverage

- Liaise with banks, partners, and regulators on matters impacting our products and operations

- Partner closely with Product, Compliance, and Operations on new features and product expansion

REQUIREMENTS

- JD and active bar membership

- Trained at a top law firm followed by in-house experience at a high-growth tech company

- Experience in financial services (cards experience is a plus but not required)

- Track record handling complex commercial negotiations and advising on product/regulatory issues

- Experience building and managing a high performing legal team

COMPENSATION

This role has an annual starting salary range of $275,000 - $350,000 + equity + benefits (see...