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Senior Counsel

Method Financial · Washington D.C. · Remote

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About Method Financial

Method provides connectivity to consumer credit and liability accounts with embedded payments, enabling end-to-end lending experiences, real-time account data intelligence and one-click checkout. Backed by a16z and Y Combinator.

About the role

Own commercial contracting – Draft, review, and negotiate lending agreements independently, from first draft through signature. Become the go-to legal partner for go-to-market – Serve as the primary legal point of contact for account executives and customer success, cutting turnaround time on commercial requests and building trust as a fast, reliable partner to the business.

What they're looking for

  • At least three years post-JD experience in commercial law in the consumer finance industry
  • Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements independently
  • Prior experience in consumer finance, preferably with payment services and with partner bank frameworks
  • Genuinely energized by early-stage ownership – Excited to build systems and processes that do not yet exist
  • Eager to build AI-assisted legal tools and workflows – You see this as a core part of the role
  • Exceptional collaborator and communicator who builds strong relationships across diverse teams and organizations
More about this role

Method has built the most modern way to connect to consumer financial accounts. Combining real-time liability connectivity with instant payment execution, Method’s API is designed to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use.

We have helped 45+ million users connect 350+ million liability accounts credential-less and processed over $2.5B in payments, helping users save millions in interest. One in every three credit cards in the United States is in the Method ecosystem and leading financial institutions like SoFi, Bilt, Cleo, Sezzle, Figure & Aven rely on our APIs to build magical experiences for millions of consumers.

We’re a team of 50+ people spread across offices in Austin, SF, New York City, and Washington D.C! We’re excited to continue the momentum working alongside our investors and advisors from Andreessen Horowitz, Emergence Capital, Y Combinator, Avra, and Ardent. To learn more about us, check out our blog !

As Method's Senior Counsel , you will drive the commercial legal engine that has powered Method's expansion from a single line of business into a multi-product fintech platform. Reporting directly to our...

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