Pathward is a hybrid, remote-office financial empowerment company (onsite locations in Sioux Falls, SD; Phoenix, AZ; Louisville, KY; Troy, MI; Franklin, TN; and Easton, PA) working to create financial inclusion for all. The Senior Paralegal serves as a key member of the Legal team, partnering closely with attorneys and business stakeholders to support commercial and consumer lending, payments, and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) initiatives, combining legal operations, contract management, project coordination, and regulatory support. What you will do: draft, review, and negotiate financing documents and third-party contracts, consulting attorneys as needed; review, redline, and manage template agreements including NDAs, online banking agreements, ACH service agreements, and wind-down letters; review and approve loan closing packages for funding; review marketing materials, disclosures, customer communications, and new product initiatives for legal and regulatory considerations; support attorneys with legal documentation and contract administration; partner with business teams to gather information and facilitate legal review; manage and coordinate responses to subpoenas and other legal process requests; provide litigation and bankruptcy support including document collection, matter tracking, collections and records management; assist with management of legal matters, case files, deadlines, and reporting; support Legal and Compliance technology, processes and tools; assist with third-party risk management and vendor contracting; provide first-level end-user technical support and training for legal department systems; create department presentations; assist with project management, process improvement, regulatory examinations, audits, and compliance initiatives; and advance Legal Operations initiatives. The role is also eligible for an annual performance-based incentive and a comprehensive benefits package. #LI-Remote.
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor\'s degree preferred. Paralegal certificate preferred. 5+ years of related experience. Experience supporting commercial and consumer lending, fintech, payments, sponsor bank, Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), or other regulated financial services businesses strongly preferred. Experience supporting litigation, bankruptcy and subpoena management preferred. Competencies: integrity, attention to detail, communication skills, organizational skills.
Salary range: $28.80 hourly – $48.35 hourly