Square, the San Francisco-based fintech giant, is currently scouring the market for a General Counsel (GC). This opening has been predicted by recruiters to attract a robust array of highly-skilled candidates.
The GC position, listed on GoInHouse.com, outlines the desired qualifications for the role. Prospective candidates should have at least 12 years of relevant legal experience, with a preference for those who have spent part of their career in fintech.
The listed job responsibilities hint at the influential role this position occupies within Square’s dynamic work environment. Besides advising on traditional legal matters, the new GC can anticipate being involved in project development.
Legal recruiter Sean Burke emphasized the importance of credibility in this sector, noting that only “real players” will stand out in the increasingly competitive fintech environment. According to Burke, law firm partners would not necessarily have a competitive edge simply by adding buzzwords like ‘blockchain’ to their website bios.
More details about the General Counsel position and Square’s recruiting efforts may be found in the original article on Law.com.