Associate Counsel - Fintech and HTS

OverviewHopper is seeking an attorney with a mix of regulatory and transactional experience to join its global legal team as Associate Counsel for Fintech and HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions).You will report to the Deputy General Counsel and work closely with the Fintech and HTS legal team, product leads, and other senior business partners to provide advice on complex regulatory matters impacting Hopper’s global business, and drive and execute bespoke and creative commercial contracts with Hopper’s HTS partners worldwide.ResponsibilitiesDraft, negotiate, advise, and close fintech and HTS partner contracts to contribute to Hopper’s success, covering topics such as intellectual property, sanctions compliance, payments regulation, and data privacy.Research indirect tax and withholding issues in foreign markets to address questions from prospective HTS partners.Navigate regulatory issues at the intersection of travel, technology, and financial services on a broad range of complex topics including payments, lending, insurance, and strategic bank partnerships.Advise product teams on issues in developing innovative product structures, including new and emerging legal and regulatory developments impacting fintech products.Help scope and build scalable processes for legal review and launch of new products, including drafting and maintaining product terms and conditions.Partner with the business on general commercial matters and negotiate the contracts that contribute to Hopper’s success—from major Cloud deals to fundamental commercial agreements for operations.Secondary ResponsibilitiesAdvise on all issues affecting Hopper’s business globally, including consumer protection, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, data privacy and information security, and corporate governance.Qualifications & BackgroundJ.D. or LLM in the United States; five (5) years minimum experience in an in-house position, government and/or law firm practice advising a wide range of industries (including consumer products and technology services) on commercial contracting matters.Demonstrated ability to operate in unfamiliar areas of law and in new jurisdictions.Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.Experience in reviewing, navigating and solving complex regulatory and/or cross-border tax issues, and in commercial contract drafting.Perks and BenefitsWell-funded and proven startup with large ambitions, competitive salary and the upsides of pre-IPO equity packages.Unlimited PTO.Carrot Cash travel stipend.Access to co-working space on demand through FlexDesk and a work-from-home stipend.Generous parental leave; open communication with management.Entrepreneurial culture where pushing limits and taking risks is everyday business.100% employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for employees.Disability & Life insurance, Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), DCA/ FSA and access to 401k plan.About HopperAt Hopper, we are on a mission to become the leading travel platform globally—powering Hopper’s mobile app, website, and HTS. We leverage data and ML to bring transparency, flexibility and savings to travelers. HTS partners include Capital One, Nubank, Air Canada, and more. Hopper serves hundreds of millions of travelers globally and has grown into a significant global travel platform. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-01