Associate Corporate Counsel
$80,000–$150,000 year
HybridSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Provide clear, pragmatic advice on US and Americas legal and regulatory requirements impacting Airwallex entities, helping teams navigate rules while enabling responsible growth. Support Corporate Development on fundraising rounds and strategic transactions, including due diligence, data rooms, corporate approvals, and investment documentation. Partner with business, Regulatory Legal, and Compliance teams on expansion into new markets across the Americas, covering regulatory mapping, entity licensing, and corporate governance needs. Draft, review, and negotiate referral agreements, marketing, and sponsorship arrangements in collaboration with Partnerships and GTM teams. Coordinate and manage outside counsel on specialized matters, ensuring advice is high-quality and cost-effective. Use technology and AI-enabled tools to increase the speed and consistency of legal work. This role is based in New York with hybrid in-office expectations.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (or equivalent) from a reputable law school
- Active membership in at least one US State Bar, in good standing
- 3+ years of experience in financial services and corporate law
- Experience gained at a fast‐growing tech or fintech company and/or a top‐tier law firm
- Demonstrated interest in financial services regulation and the fintech industry
- Willingness to go deep on payments, money transmission and related regulatory topics in the Americas
- In‐depth knowledge of, or strong familiarity with, the legal and business environment in the Americas region
- Proven experience drafting and negotiating corporate and commercial agreements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‐functional teams across time zones
- Demonstrated capability in managing and leading outside counsel
- Capability to scope work, control cost and consolidate advice into clear recommendations
- Strong analytical and problem‐solving abilities
- Practical, business‐oriented approach
- Comfort operating in a fast‐paced, high‐growth environment
- This role is based in New York
- Hybrid in‐office expectations consistent with Airwallex's local policies
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting fundraising transactions (equity or convertible instruments), M&A or strategic investments
- Experience with due diligence and deal execution
- Experience in a technology or fintech context
- Prior in‐house experience in a fintech, payments or broader financial services company
- Experience operating across multiple Americas jurisdictions
- Experience advising on legal issues related to marketing, advertising and promotions
- Experience with digital marketing, performance marketing, referral programs and brand partnerships
- Exposure to US money transmission or other financial services regulatory frameworks in the Americas
- Experience partnering with Regulatory Legal, Regulatory Compliance or licensing teams on market expansion initiatives
- Comfort using technology, AI and legal operations tools
- Experience with playbooks, templates, contract lifecycle tools or knowledge bases
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