PayJunction · 8 hours ago
Payments Paralegal
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expPayJunction is a leader in the payments industry, and they are seeking a Payments Paralegal to provide legal contract support and ensure compliance with card brand rules and legal regulations. The role involves legal and regulatory compliance, contract management, and serving as a subject matter expert on card brand compliance.
AppsMobile AppsPaymentsSoftwareTransaction Processing
Responsibilities
Research, track, and monitor legislation and legal issues that impact PayJunction's operations
Draft, update, and review agreements, documents, and procedures to ensure compliance
Prepare legal responses for internal and external audits, subpoenas, and litigation-related matters
Review, revise, and organize legal contracts, correspondence, and related documentation
Ensure contracts are consistent with internal templates and compliant with legal/regulatory standards
Use e-signature tools (e.g., DocuSign) for contract execution and maintain accurate filing systems
Serve as a subject matter expert on Visa, MasterCard, and other card network rules and reporting
Respond to merchant compliance violations and coordinate remediation with internal stakeholders
Prepare reports and gap analyses based on changes in card brand rules
Act as the liaison to sponsor banks, processors, and card networks
Maintain accurate databases of legal and card compliance materials. Coordinate with Finance and Deal Desk on initiatives such as vendor management and pricing updates
Lead or support legal and compliance components of strategic projects (e.g., BIN sponsorship diligence)
Qualification
Required
MUST HAVE PAYMENTS INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE - Candidates without industry experience WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Candidates MUST have at least 1 year experience working as a corporate paralegal - experience in a law firm or other setting WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Candidates MUST be able to exhibit some level of familiarity and experience working with card brand rules and compliance (Visa, Mastercard, etc.)
Associate's degree or higher in Paralegal Studies or related field (paralegal certificate preferred)
3+ years of experience as a paralegal or in a similar legal support role, including 1 year in a corporate legal environment
Experience or familiarity with card brand compliance (Visa, MasterCard, etc.) and the payments industry
Strong working knowledge of legal documentation, terminology, and contract structures
Skilled in Google Docs, Microsoft Word (especially redlining/tracked changes), and e-signature platforms
Experience with knowledge base tools (e.g., Confluence) and ticketing systems (e.g., Jira)
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to manage sensitive/confidential materials with integrity and accuracy
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision paid 100% by company for you and your dependents
401k with 6% match
FSA and Dependent Care FSA
Long-term & short-term disability coverage for you paid 100% by company
8 paid company holidays per year
2 paid floating holidays per year
1 paid volunteer day per year
Paid Time Off
Home office equipment stipend
Annual Learning Stipend
Quarterly “fun budgets” for team bonding events
Opportunity to be part of a company that is changing a whole industry
Opportunity for growth within the company
Opportunity for remote, in-office, or hybrid work
Company
PayJunction
PayJunction is a cloud-based payment platform that helps businesses increase productivity, reduce costs, and elevate the payment experience.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Randy Modos
Co-Founder, President
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