About the job
About Column
At Column, we are revolutionizing the financial technology landscape by tackling the complexities of traditional banking systems. Having founded and scaled industry-leading companies like Plaid, Square, Meta, Blend, and Affirm, we understand the critical challenges that builders and developers face when partnering with conventional banks. Our mission is to streamline the banking supply chain by providing innovative, technology-driven solutions that eliminate unnecessary vendors and abstraction layers, ultimately leading to a safer, more transparent, and cost-effective banking experience. Join us in our mission to empower developers and reshape the future of financial services!
The Opportunity
As we expand our in-house commercial legal team, we are seeking a dynamic Commercial Counsel to lead the legal framework behind our key commercial and strategic partnerships. This role goes beyond the conventional in-house counsel position, requiring you to design innovative partnership structures that enhance modern banking experiences while navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Collaborating closely with our Sales & Partnerships, Risk, and Compliance teams, you'll play a pivotal role in structuring deals that ensure customer satisfaction and facilitate safe scaling of our platform. If you are passionate about merging legal expertise with a builder's mindset and are eager to make a tangible impact on financial service delivery, we would love to hear from you!
This position requires in-person attendance 3-4 days a week at our San Francisco office located in Presidio.
What You'll Do
- End-to-End Agreement Management: Take ownership of structuring, drafting, and negotiating intricate customer, vendor, and third-party agreements related to a diverse range of banking products and services, including payments, money movement, and banking partnerships.
- Legal Playbook Development: Create and maintain comprehensive legal playbooks and templates, ensuring a swift yet quality-driven approach to contracts, terms of service, and disclosures for our banking products and services.
- Negotiation: Lead negotiations with a focus on achieving favorable outcomes that align with Column's strategic goals.

