Product Counsel, Payroll and Fintech

San Francisco, CA - HybridFull-time$199k–$246k2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10

Hybrid

Core

Product Counsel leading legal advisory for payroll, fintech, and tax products, driving innovation through AI tools and process design.

Role type

Senior in-house Product Counsel (Fintech/Payroll)

Builds

Scalable legal processes and AI-driven review tools for product development

Domain

Fintech, Payroll, Tax, Payments

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

JD degree, State bar license, 7+ years in-house legal experience, payroll/fintech/tax product experience, AI tool proficiency, process building, commercial negotiation

Preferred skills

Regulated industry familiarity, creative problem-solving, AI passion

Technologies

GCAI, AI review tools

Responsibilities

Navigate regulatory frameworks for product design, counsel product/engineering teams on legal risks, develop scalable legal risk processes, negotiate with counterparties, pilot next-gen AI solutions

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

About Gusto

At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we support more than 500,000 small businesses nationwide and are building a workplace that reflects the people we serve.