Adyen
Payments & Product Partnerships Counsel, Americas
$160K–$300K
San Francisco +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 1, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco
New York - Experience
- 6+ years; experience across in-house and law firm roles.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be work authorized in the United States without new visa sponsorship. Visa transfers may be supported; the company will not sponsor individuals for H-1B CAP applications.
About the job
Advises Adyen’s business teams on strategic financial and technology partnerships, negotiating infrastructure agreements and supporting regulated payments and financial products across the Americas.
What you'll do
- Structure, draft, and negotiate partnership agreements with financial institutions, card networks, payment methods, and technology partners.
- Advise cross-functional teams on partner agreements, regulatory requirements, risks, and commercial or product strategy.
- Create deal resources and monitor laws, regulations, and network rules relevant to partner relationships.
What they ask for
- 6+ years of experience as a practicing lawyer across in-house and law firm roles, including significant work with financial institutions or technology companies on transactions.
- Working dexterity with financial services partnership transactions.
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, with ability to identify legal issues and communicate practical, risk-based solutions.
- Excellent English-language communication skills.
Nice to have
- Experience with payments, lending, or fintech.
- Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese.
Pay
$160,000 - $230,000 USD (annual base salary, Chicago); $210,000 - 300,000 USD (annual base salary, New York and San Francisco)
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