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General Counsel / Compliance Officer

  • Operations & Finance
  • Full-time
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 225K - 300K USD a year

Posted on January 8, 2025

About Slash

Slash is the premier banking platform for businesses with complex issuing needs. Our all-in-one virtual card and banking solution helps high-spend businesses simplify their workflows, streamline their operation and monetize their card-spend. We’re one of the fastest growing fintechs in the world and we power over a billion dollars a year in business purchasing across a number of industries. Slash is headquartered in San Francisco, and has a strong preference for in-person culture.

Our investors include NEA, Y Combinator, Stanford University, and the founders of Tinder and Plaid.

About the role

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.

What you’ll be doing:

  1. Lead the development and implementation of Slash's legal and compliance strategy, including policy creation, risk assessment, and regulatory engagement

  2. Own all customer-facing legal documentation including terms of service, privacy policies, and commercial agreements

  3. Serve as the primary legal representative in dealings with partner banks, regulators, and other financial institutions

  4. Provide strategic counsel to the product and business teams on new features and initiatives, ensuring compliance while enabling innovation

  5. Build and manage relationships with outside counsel while handling key matters in-house

  6. Develop and maintain our compliance management system, including policies, procedures, and training programs

  7. Lead internal investigations and manage regulatory examinations when needed

  8. Structure and negotiate complex commercial agreements with enterprise customers and strategic partners

We’re looking for someone who:

  1. Has 10+ years of legal experience, with significant focus in fintech, banking, or payments

  2. Holds a J.D. from an accredited law school and is an active member of the California State Bar

  3. Brings deep expertise in federal and state banking regulations, including BSA/AML requirements

  4. Has demonstrable experience creating and implementing compliance programs in a regulated environment

  5. Possesses exceptional attention to detail and strong documentation practices

  6. Demonstrates excellent judgment and communication skills, with ability to explain complex legal concepts to various stakeholders

  7. Has experience managing relationships with banking partners and regulators

  8. Shows track record of balancing business objectives with regulatory requirements

Bonus points for

  1. Previous experience as General Counsel or CCO at a fintech company

  2. Experience with card issuing programs and payment networks

  3. Background in working with early-stage, high-growth companies

  4. Knowledge of crypto/blockchain regulations

  5. Experience building and leading legal/compliance teams

  6. Understanding of international banking regulations

What's in it for You:

  • Leadership opportunity at one of the fastest growing fintech companies in America

  • Competitive pay + equity package

  • Unlimited PTO, Health, Vision, and Dental coverage