ONLY AZ LAWYERS APPLY : In-House Counsel: SaaS, Fintech & Regulatory (TCPA/GDPR)

Department: Legal/ SaaS, Fintech & Regulatory (TCPA/GDPR) Experience is Required.

Reports to: CEO

Position: Full‑Time

About US

Deposyt is a fast‑growing payments and software company at the intersection of SaaS and fintech. Our work spans payment processing, SaaS licensing, risk & compliance, and strategic M&A (in the future). We’re seeking a seasoned In‑House Counsel to help lead our legal strategy, support rapid growth, and mitigate risk across business units.

Role Overview

As In‑House Counsel, you will be a core member of the leadership team responsible for providing strategic, business‑aligned legal guidance. You will work across commercial contracts, compliance, litigation risk management, and fintech‑specific regulatory areas. This role requires a strong blend of proactive counseling, commercial judgment, and tactical execution.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Contract Law

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage high‑value agreements, including:
• SaaS / Software Licensing Agreements (MSAs, API integrator contracts, SOWs, ISVs)
• Payment / Processing Agreements and Partner Contracts
• Reseller, referral, and merchant contracts
• NDAs, vendor agreements, SLAs, and professional services agreements
• Establish and maintain standard templates and playbooks.

Litigation & Risk Management

• Provide legal strategy support for litigation avoidance and risk reduction
• Oversee outside counsel managing disputes, enforcement actions, or claims
• Draft dispute responses, settlement agreements, and risk assessments

Regulatory & Compliance

• Advise on fintech and payments regulatory frameworks (TCPA, NACHA, PCI standards, state and federal payment laws, card network rules)
• Support compliance with industry rules, privacy standards, and risk controls
• Partner with internal risk, compliance, and product teams

Corporate Governance

• Support board‑level reporting and governance documentation
• Draft resolutions, consents, and corporate policies

Mergers & Acquisitions--- Not required at this moment

• Lead legal due diligence, deal documentation, and integration planning for strategic M&A transactions
• Collaborate with finance, tax, accounting, and business stakeholders
• Manage outside counsel as needed

Who We Are Looking For

Required:

• JD from accredited law school; licensed and in good standing with a U.S. state bar (Arizona license required)
• 3+ years of experience practicing law in Saas, commercial, corporate, and operational settings
• Strong contracts experience, especially SaaS/technology agreements and AI law.
• Experience with fintech, payments, or regulated financial services
• Strong litigation strategy experience including managing external counsel
• Excellent judgment, communication skills, and ability to work cross‑functionally

Preferred:

• Prior in‑house counsel experience at a SaaS, payments, or tech‑enabled company
• Experience with TCPA compliance & defense, ACH/NACHA issues
• Experience structuring complex commercial and partner arrangements

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary (DOE; commensurate with market)
• Bonus / incentive opportunities
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Remote/hybrid flexibility
• Growth and leadership opportunities

Salary

Based on industry benchmarks (adjustable based on experience & responsibilities):

• Phoenix, AZ: TDB based on experience. Flexible
• Total Compensation: Potential bonus

Please submit your resume, cover letter, here or to:

[email protected]

• Subject Line: In‑House Counsel Application – [Your Name]

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: Remote