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WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Serve as a senior member of the Legal team and the lead product lawyer for payroll and job applicant-related products and features
- Advise cross-functional partners on legal and regulatory issues related to payroll servicing, from early product design through launch and ongoing operations, including:
- Wage and hour compliance (federal, state, and local)
- Payroll processing, pay frequency, and final pay requirements
- Employee classification and related risk
- Payroll tax withholding, reporting, and funds flow
- Deductions, garnishments, and employer obligations
- Provide legal guidance on payments and money movement in the payroll context, including ACH, prefunding, settlement timing, and relationships with banks and payment processors
- Develop, share, and operationalize best practices for working with payroll vendors, payment processors, sponsor banks, and other financial partners
- Partner with product teams across the company to proactively identify regulatory risk, “look around corners,” and develop compliant, scalable solutions aligned with the product roadmap
- Support state and federal regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries, including explaining payroll product design and operational controls to regulators and independent auditors
- Assist with litigation and pre-litigation matters, including in-house employment matters, regulatory enforcement actions, and vendor or client disputes
- Contribute to the development and delivery of training for business teams on payroll-related laws, regulations, and best practices
- Collaborate with compliance, risk, and operations teams to enhance internal controls and governance frameworks
- Perform other duties as assigned
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 7+ years of relevant legal experience, including significant experience supporting payroll servicing businesses, workforce platforms, or fintech products involving wages or payments
- Juris Doctor degree and an active U.S. law license in good standing
- Deep knowledge of employment and wage-and-hour laws, including FLSA and state equivalents
- Strong understanding of payroll tax, withholding, and reporting obligations
- Ability to provide clear, practical, and actionable advice to non-lawyers in fast-paced settings
- Strong judgment and comfort navigating ambiguity and evolving regulatory landscapes
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
- Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with the confidence to operate independently
- Demonstrated proficiency with AI tools and technologies (including generative AI), or a strong willingness and ability to quickly learn and incorporate AI into legal workflows and product counseling.
NICE TO HAVE
- Experience advising product and operations teams on SAS-aligned controls to support regulatory exams, customer due diligence, and enterprise sales
- Experience with regulatory examinations, audits, or enforcement matters strongly preferred
- Experience advising on payment regulations and rules, including NACHA and Debit Card network experience
- Familiarity with bank partnership models, funds flow, and operational risk in payroll, fintech, or other high-velocity sales environments
- Experience in a high-growth or startup environment
- Interest or experience in government relations or policy advocacy
- Experience with bankruptcy or insolvency issues related to payroll or employer clients
- Experience with commercial contracting (sales-side)
- Experience with immigration law
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At EarnIn, we believe that the best way to build a financial system that works for everyday people is by hiring a team that represents our diverse community. Our team is diverse not only in background and experience but also in perspective. We celebrate our diversity and strive to create a culture of belonging. EarnIn does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. EarnIn is an E-Verify participant.
EarnIn does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team.
