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Product Counsel (Banking) Job in Columbus, Ohio US

Product Counsel (Banking)

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC - Columbus, OH

Posted: 3/26/2026 - Expires: 4/25/2026

Job ID: 293307194

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Job Description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Beacon Hill's client, a digital payments platform, is seeking a Product Counsel (Banking) to provide coverage during a leave.

* Location: U.S.-based remote (Bay Area, CA, or Pacific Time Zone preferred)
* Start: ASAP
* Duration: through December 2026
* Hours: 40 hours per week
* Pay: $100-$115/hour, depending on experience
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

* Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
* 7+ years of combined, relevant experience in law firms, governmental agencies, and/or in-house legal departments
* Excellent active listening and communication skills
* Fluency translating legal advice into actionable guidance for creative products and collaborators
* Ability to quickly adapt and reorient in an evolving regulatory and business environment
* Familiarity with launching products and advising on the legal and regulatory aspects of product development in the technology space
* Sound, practical business judgment and creativity in solving problems
* Ability to ramp quickly and operate independently within an established team and set of workstreams
DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

* Prior experience as product or regulatory counsel at either a bank or a fintech
* Prior experience in financial services and payments, and/or card network industry rules and regulations
* Experience working with OCC and/or FDIC-regulated bank partners or in a bank partnership model
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* Provide legal guidance to the Banking product and partnerships team (including product managers, engineers, and designers) on issues related to products and features throughout the entire product development lifecycle
* Advise on banking and MTL regulations at both federal and state levels, including consumer protection requirements and disclosure obligations;
* Develop close, trusted relationships with business partners and stay informed on key product developments
* Support the relationship with our bank partner, including participating in regular status calls and reviewing partner-facing communications and materials
* Draft and review terms of service, cardholder agreements, legal memos, product policies, and product disclosures
* Work closely with other support teams (including regulatory, tax, compliance, accounting, and outside counsel) to provide guidance to business partners
* Actively cultivate creative ideas and insights into how legal frameworks can support new product developments and customer experiences
* Draft and negotiate commercial agreements affecting your products and services
* Manage and advance in-progress workstreams to maintain continuity during the coverage period
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Job type:
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