General Counsel

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General Counsel

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Cardless .

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 record‑keeping

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 below). Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, and specific work location.

Benefits

Meaningful startup equity

100% health, vision & dental primary coverage

75% health, vision & dental dependent coverage

Catered lunches

$250 / month commuter benefit

Parental leave

Team building events & happy hours

Flexible PTO with a minimum of 15 days off per year

Apple equipment

401(k) plan

Location

We’re headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with a beautiful office in the Mission District (near Dolores Park). We welcome employees who want to work from this office; we offer additional benefits to those who do, and relocation assistance to those who’d like to. We regularly bring our team together for offsites & trips, about every 2 months, both for fun and for work. We cover all travel & lodging in these cases.

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet

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