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Head of Corporate Legal

Airwallex · New York, NY · 1 wk ago
HybridLegal$330k–$450k/yrFull-time

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.
  • Aid in executive compensation matters, stock plan administration, equity incentive plan, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and corporate bonus plans.

Requirements

  • 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

Qualifications

  • Fintech/payments experience is highly desirable

Skills

  • Strong legal knowledge and experience in corporate law
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
  • Experience with regulatory compliance and risk management

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range: $330K - $450K
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee recognition and rewards

Pay

  • $330K - $450K

Schedule

  • Full-time

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