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