Senior Payments Attorney

Position Summary:
The Clearing House Payments Company L.L.C. is a bank-owned industry utility that shapes the payments landscape and provides infrastructure for safe, reliable, and efficient payments. We see an economy where everyone is connected and a future where modern payments make life easier. The Clearing House operates four payment systems: a high-value wire-transfer system (the CHIPS? network), the country?s first and largest instant payments system (the RTP? network), an automated clearinghouse network (the EPN? network), and a check image exchange network (the SVPCO? network). TCH also operates a bank account number tokenization service, runs a payments association known as the TCH Payments Authority, and maintains the rules for private-sector check image exchange through its ECCHO? business line.

We are seeking an experienced senior payments attorney to join our legal team. This high-impact role offers a unique opportunity to provide legal counsel on a wide range of issues central to the operation, governance, and regulation of a major U.S. payment system operator. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in payments law and regulation, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively across legal, business, and risk teams. The role involves advising on both established payment systems and emerging payment technologies and calls for someone eager to work in a fast-paced environment where innovation, integrity, and collaboration are core values.

Location Details:

For the Senior Payments Attorney position, The Clearing House has a strong preference for candidates based in the New York or Winston-Salem metropolitan areas who could commute to our offices in those locations three days a week. We may consider remote candidates based in the Washington, D.C., or Philadelphia/Delaware Valley metropolitan areas who could travel to our offices in New York City for meetings, conferences, and events as needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. Travel may be required. Candidates will report to the office 3 days each week. Onsite work requirements may change at any time.

The anticipated annual salary range for NY-based candidates in this position is $220,000 - $320,000. Base salary and corporate title will be determined by the role, experience, skill set and location. For eligible positions, discretionary incentive compensation may be awarded contingent on personal and company performance. Our benefits program includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k plan with company contribution and company match, tuition reimbursement and more.