Airwallex
About Airwallex
Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 150,000 businesses worldwide with integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale. Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 1,800 in 26 offices around the globe. Airwallex is valued at US$6.2 billion and backed by leading investors. If you’re ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us. About The Team
The Legal, Risk & Compliance (LRC) team at Airwallex is a collaborative group of legal minds and risk management experts. We safeguard Airwallex's operations, promote a culture of compliance and integrity, and provide guidance to all areas of the business to identify, mitigate, and manage legal and financial risks. What You’ll Do
Head of Corporate Legal is a specialist in corporate governance, M&A, subsidiary management, stock plan administration, and various compliance issues. You will manage a global team of 10 and scale the Corporate Legal function toward IPO readiness. You will support strategic corporate transactions and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams from finance, accounting, tax, HR, corporate development, and IT. This role is based in San Francisco. Responsibilities
Offer counsel on general corporate law issues, such as corporate finance, accounting, tax, treasury, investor relations, corporate communications, ESG, and stock plan administration. Maintain corporate governance guidelines, committee charters, and assist in preparing Board presentation materials. Assist with mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate transactions, debt restructuring, and inter-company agreements. Collaborate with the corporate strategy team to create term sheets, support due diligence efforts, actively manage deal processes and execution, and provide post-closing acquisition and integration support. Assist with executive compensation matters, stock plan administration, equity incentive plan, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and corporate bonus plans. Who You Are
We're looking for people who meet the minimum qualifications for this role. The preferred qualifications are great to have, but are not mandatory. Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctor degree Thorough training and experience from a top-tier law firm. 15 years of progressive corporate law experience, with a focus on rapidly growing tech companies. Demonstrated cross-border management expertise. Strategic thinker with sound business acumen. Proactive and detail-oriented individual adept at excelling in fast-paced environments. Preferred Qualifications
Fintech/payments experience is highly desirable Equal Opportunity
Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and hire based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We do not discriminate based on color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodations, please let us know. Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or recruiters. Compensation Range: $250K - $370K
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Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses. Powered by our proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 150,000 businesses worldwide with integrated solutions to manage everything from business accounts, payments, spend management and treasury, to embedded finance at a global scale. Proudly founded in Melbourne, we have a team of over 1,800 in 26 offices around the globe. Airwallex is valued at US$6.2 billion and backed by leading investors. If you’re ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us. About The Team
The Legal, Risk & Compliance (LRC) team at Airwallex is a collaborative group of legal minds and risk management experts. We safeguard Airwallex's operations, promote a culture of compliance and integrity, and provide guidance to all areas of the business to identify, mitigate, and manage legal and financial risks. What You’ll Do
Head of Corporate Legal is a specialist in corporate governance, M&A, subsidiary management, stock plan administration, and various compliance issues. You will manage a global team of 10 and scale the Corporate Legal function toward IPO readiness. You will support strategic corporate transactions and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams from finance, accounting, tax, HR, corporate development, and IT. This role is based in San Francisco. Responsibilities
Offer counsel on general corporate law issues, such as corporate finance, accounting, tax, treasury, investor relations, corporate communications, ESG, and stock plan administration. Maintain corporate governance guidelines, committee charters, and assist in preparing Board presentation materials. Assist with mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate transactions, debt restructuring, and inter-company agreements. Collaborate with the corporate strategy team to create term sheets, support due diligence efforts, actively manage deal processes and execution, and provide post-closing acquisition and integration support. Assist with executive compensation matters, stock plan administration, equity incentive plan, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and corporate bonus plans. Who You Are
We're looking for people who meet the minimum qualifications for this role. The preferred qualifications are great to have, but are not mandatory. Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctor degree Thorough training and experience from a top-tier law firm. 15 years of progressive corporate law experience, with a focus on rapidly growing tech companies. Demonstrated cross-border management expertise. Strategic thinker with sound business acumen. Proactive and detail-oriented individual adept at excelling in fast-paced environments. Preferred Qualifications
Fintech/payments experience is highly desirable Equal Opportunity
Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and hire based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We do not discriminate based on color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodations, please let us know. Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or recruiters. Compensation Range: $250K - $370K
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