--- title: 'Legal Intern at PayJoy' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/legal-intern-payjoy-ecuador-cw12m34ygbp5' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-12' --- # Legal Intern at PayJoy - **Company:** PayJoy - **Location:** Ecuador - **Employment:** internship - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-08-26 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/payjoy/3e5049f2-8753-4c23-a96c-500b560e9c7c ## Job description The Legal Intern provides day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Legal & Compliance team. The role focuses on document management, contract organization, proofreading, basic contract review, legal research, and coordination with internal stakeholders. ## Key Responsibilities Document & Contract Administration ○Organize, file, and maintain the contract repository, ensuring all executed agreements are properly uploaded and indexed. ○ Track contract statuses, renewal dates, and signature workflows across internal teams. ○ Coordinate routing and execution of contracts with internal stakeholders and counterparties. ○ Maintain organized legal files, templates, and document archives. ## Basic Legal Document Review ○ Review and proofread standard NDAs, vendor agreements, and internal policies for completeness, consistency, and formatting. ○ Flag issues, inconsistencies, or missing provisions for review by the legal team. ○ Assist in preparing redlines and tracking changes across document versions. Legal Research Support ○ Conduct basic research on Philippine laws, regulations, and regulatory issuances relevant to the team's work. ○ Summarize research findings into clear, concise memos or reference notes for the legal team's use. Internal Coordination & Communication ○ Coordinate with Finance, Operations, Sales, and other teams on legal document requirements and deadlines. ○ Follow up on pending signatures, document submissions, and approvals. ○ Assist in scheduling meetings, maintaining action item logs, and preparing correspondence on behalf of the legal team. General Administrative Support ○ Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Legal & Compliance team. ○ Assist in maintaining the compliance calendar, deadline trackers, and internal checklists. ○ Support process improvement initiatives for legal workflows and documentation standards. ## Qualifications - Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Legal Management, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in document handling and proofreading. - Clear and professional written and verbal communication in English. - Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines. - Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Suite - Interest in legal operations, corporate law, compliance, or fintech. - No prior legal work experience required; exposure to contract management or legal admin work is an advantage. ## About PayJoy ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: PayJoy provides secured phone financing and cash loans to underserved customers in emerging markets, using patented technology to enable credit access without a bank account or credit history. - **Entity Type**: Private (Public Benefit Corporation) – Total funding $635.6M across 14 rounds. - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States (with regional hubs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America) - **Founded**: 2015 - **Founders**: Doug Ricket ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Financial Services (Fintech – secured consumer credit) - **Target customers**: B2C (underbanked individuals in emerging markets) and B2B (retailers offering point-of-sale financing) - **Mission**: Bring financial access to emerging markets, helping customers achieve financial stability and success. As a Public Benefit Corporation, PayJoy is legally committed to customer financial well‑being. ## Products & Services - **Phone Financing**: Pay‑as‑you‑go smartphone financing with no accruing interest, fixed transparent pricing, and no late fees. Customers need only an ID – no bank account or credit history required. - **Cash Loans**: Credit offerings for micro‑entrepreneurs and as insurance for tough times, with flexible payments and no penalty for being behind. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $320M (LinkedIn estimate); Total funding $635.6M - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not explicitly listed in provided sources, but the company has raised 14 funding rounds and operates in 9 countries across 3 continents. - **Growth Signals**: 20M+ customers served, nearly $4B lent, 909 employees (+46.4% YoY), carbon neutral since 2022, active in 9 countries (including Mexico, Brazil, Peru, South Africa, India). ## Competitive Advantages - Patented secured‑credit technology that enables lending without traditional credit history. - No accruing interest, no late fees, and no penalty for missed payments – differentiates from predatory lenders. - Public Benefit Corporation status legally commits the company to customer financial well‑being. - Advanced machine learning, data science, and anti‑fraud AI for credit scoring. - Deep operational presence on the ground in multiple emerging markets. ## Strategic Focus - Scale global impact by expanding into new countries and deepening existing markets. - Use data and AI to improve credit access and financial inclusion. - Maintain transparent, customer‑first lending practices while achieving profitability. - Continue hiring across engineering, data science, sales, and operations roles. ## Why Work Here - **Mission‑driven**: Work on products that directly improve financial well‑being for millions of underserved people. - **Culture**: Emphasizes transparency, directness, focus on scale, work‑life balance, and diversity. Employees rate culture 4.4/5 on LinkedIn. - **Remote/Hybrid**: Global team with offices in San Francisco, Mexico City, and regional hubs; many roles appear location‑specific (e.g., Mexico City, São José). - **Benefits**: Market‑competitive compensation, health & wellness benefits, parental leave, professional development funds, paid time off. - **Growth**: Rapidly growing company (46% headcount growth YoY) with opportunities to shape products and services from day one. ## Sources 1. [PayJoy Careers Page](https://www.payjoy.com/careers) 2. [PayJoy About Page](https://www.payjoy.com/about) 3. [PayJoy Homepage](https://www.payjoy.com/) 4. [PayJoy Jobs on Lever](https://jobs.lever.co/payjoy/) 5. 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