Simplify expense management with Brex's finance platform. From company cards to banking, Brex helps you drive growth, automate processes, & earn more. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, Y Combinator and IVP.
About the role
As Risk Counsel, you will own the legal response to the moments that matter most: disputes, incidents, collections, and regulatory inquiries. You will be the connective tissue between Legal, Compliance, Risk, Operations, and our product teams when things go wrong, and you will drive them to resolution. Specifically, you will:
What they're looking for
- Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership in good standing of at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Experience owning pre-litigation disputes end to end, including demand letters, early case assessment, and deciding when to bring in outside counsel
- Working knowledge of the regulatory landscape applicable to fintech, such as state money transmission, UDAAP, Reg E and Reg Z, BSA/AML, and bank partnership models
- Demonstrated ability to run a high-volume, high-stakes docket independently, with excellent judgment on what to resolve, what to escalate, and what to fight
- Strong drafting instincts for customer-facing and regulator-facing communications, where precision and tone both matter
- A calm, structured approach under pressure and a bias toward action and clear ownership
More about this role
Brex is the intelligent finance platform that enables companies to spend smarter and move faster in more than 200 markets. By combining global corporate cards and banking with intuitive spend management, bill pay, and travel software, Brex enables founders and finance teams to accelerate operations, gain real-time visibility, and control spend effortlessly. Brex’s AI-native automation and world-class service eliminate manual expense and accounting tasks for customers so they can focus on what matters most. Tens of thousands of the world's best companies run on Brex, including DoorDash, Coinbase, Robinhood, Zoom, Plaid, Reddit, and SeatGeek.
Working at Brex allows you to push your limits, challenge the status quo, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We’re committed to building a diverse team and inclusive culture and believe your potential should only be limited by how big you can dream. We make this a reality by empowering you with the tools, resources, and support you need to grow your career.
The Legal team helps the company grow responsibly, advocating for Brex and for the thousands of growing businesses we serve. We provide strategic advice and...
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