Associate Corporate Counsel (Fintech)

TL;DR

Associate Corporate Counsel (Fintech): Providing practical, business-focused legal advice on corporate, regulatory, and commercial matters to support growth across the Americas with an accent on fundraising, strategic transactions, and market expansion. Focus on aligning global policies with US requirements, negotiating commercial agreements, and leveraging AI-enabled tools to enhance legal operations.

Location: Must be based in New York (Hybrid in-office expectations).

Company

Airwallex is a global payments and financial platform empowering businesses with integrated solutions for accounts, payments, and treasury management.

What you will do

• Provide pragmatic legal advice on US and Americas regulatory requirements to enable responsible business growth.
• Support Corporate Development on fundraising rounds, strategic transactions, and corporate governance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on market entry, regulatory mapping, and licensing initiatives.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial, marketing, and partnership agreements.
• Advise on legal issues related to advertising, promotions, and customer-facing materials.
• Manage outside counsel to ensure high-quality, cost-effective legal support across the region.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong familiarity with the legal and business environment in the Americas, including fintech and payments regulations.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating corporate and commercial agreements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across time zones.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting fundraising transactions, M&A, or strategic investments.
• Prior in-house experience in a fintech or payments company.
• Exposure to US money transmission or financial services regulatory frameworks.
• Comfort using AI and legal operations tools to increase efficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work at a high-growth, well-funded global fintech company.
• Collaborative environment with a focus on founder-like energy and ownership.
• Exposure to complex, high-visibility legal challenges in the global payments space.
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment.