Airwallex

Associate Corporate Counsel

US - San Francisco

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About the role

Valued at US$11 billion and backed by world-leading investors including T.
If you're ready to do the most ambitious work of your career, join us.
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As Associate Corporate Counsel, you will support Airwallex's growth across the Americas by providing practical, business‑focused legal advice on corporate, regulatory and commercial matters.
You will work closely with Corporate Development on fundraising and strategic transactions, partner with regional leaders on new market entry, and help align Airwallex's global policies and governance with US and broader Americas requirements.
Support Corporate Development on fundraising rounds and strategic transactions, including due diligence, data rooms, corporate approvals, investment documentation, cap table changes and ongoing governance.
Partner with business, Regulatory Legal and Regulatory Compliance on expansion into and launches in new markets across the Americas, including regulatory mapping, entity and licensing considerations, and corporate governance needs.
Advise on legal issues related to marketing, advertising and promotions (including claims, disclosures, digital campaigns, co‑marketing and referral programs), and support review of customer‑facing materials for legal and regulatory compliance.
Coordinate and manage outside counsel on specialised matters across the Americas, ensuring advice is high‑quality, cost‑effective and aligned to Airwallex's risk appetite and business goals.

3+ years of experience in financial services and corporate law, preferably gained at a fast‑growing tech or fintech company and/or a top‑tier law firm.
In‑depth knowledge of, or strong familiarity with, the legal and business environment in the Americas region, including how US federal, state and cross‑border rules impact fintech and payments businesses.
Proven experience drafting and negotiating corporate and commercial agreements, with strong written and verbal communication skills that make complex issues clear to non‑lawyers.

It would be great if you also have:
Prior in‑house experience in a fintech, payments or broader financial services company, particularly one operating across multiple Americas jurisdictions.
Experience advising on legal issues related to marketing, advertising and promotions, including digital marketing, performance marketing, referral programs and brand partnerships.
Comfort using technology, AI and legal operations tools to increase speed and quality of legal work (for example, playbooks, templates, contract lifecycle tools or knowledge bases).
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All official communication will come from an @airwallex.com http://airwallex.com email address.
Please apply only through careers.airwallex.com http://careers.airwallex.com or our official LinkedIn page.
Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters.

Experience supporting fundraising transactions (equity or convertible instruments), M&A or strategic investments, including due diligence and deal execution, ideally in a technology or fintech context.

Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent.
We don't regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood Ventures, Sequoia, Salesforce Ventures, DST Global, and Lone Pine Capital, Airwallex is leading the charge in building the global payments and financial platform of the future.

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