Airwallex Limited

Associate Corporate Counsel

Airwallex Limited$146K — $250K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D. or U.S. equivalent in Law required.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in corporate or financial services law.
  • Must be admitted to the New York State Bar.
  • Experience with capital markets, mergers, and acquisitions is essential.
  • Proficient in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal guidance to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
  • Support corporate development activities, including fundraising and acquisitions.
  • Advise on market expansion and jurisdictional compliance.
  • Collaborate with compliance and risk teams for policy alignment.
  • Draft and review commercial documents alongside business development and marketing teams.

Benefits

  • Partial telecommuting options available.
  • On-site work at a central New York City location.
  • Opportunity to work in a technology-focused company environment.
Full Job Description
Associate Corporate Counsel (Legal, Risk & Compliance) (Airwallex US, LLC, New York, NY)

Provide practical legal guidance to ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the company's entities across the Americas; Support the corporate development team in connecting with fundraising rounds, mergers and acquisitions and related corporate transactions; Advise on and support expansion and market launches in new jurisdictions; Collaborate with global compliance and risk teams to align internal policies and procedures with Airwallex's global standards; Draft and review referral agreements, marketing materials, and other commercial documents in partnership with the business development, partnership, and marketing teams; and Provide guidance on legal issues related to marketing, advertising and promotions. Partial telecommuting permitted; on-site at 215 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003 when not telecommuting. Salary: $146,000-$250,000 per year.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: J.D. or U.S. equivalent in Law, plus 2 years of professional experience as an Associate, Counsel, Corporate Attorney, or any occupation, job title, or position involving financial services and corporate law within a technology company or international law firm. Must be admitted to New York State Bar.

Must also have experience in the following: 2 years of professional experience providing legal advice on financial services regulation and corporate law matters; 2 years of professional experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and partnership agreements; 2 years of professional experience advising marketing, advertising, and promotional compliance; 2 years of professional experience collaborating with cross-functional teams; 2 years of professional experience handling capital markets related legal matters; 2 years of professional experience in deal management and transaction execution; 2 years of professional experience in transactional legal work, including advising companies on IPO and capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and financing matters; and 2 years of professional experience in corporate governance, including advising public and private U.S. companies on securities law compliance, reporting obligations, or internal governance matters.

About Airwallex Limited

Airwallex is a financial technology company that provides cross-border payment solutions for businesses. The company was founded in 2015 by a group of entrepreneurs from Australia and China. Airwallex's platform allows businesses to make and receive payments in multiple currencies at competitive exchange rates. The company has raised over $400 million in funding to date and has offices in several countries, including Australia, China, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Learn more about Airwallex Limited
Size
800 employees
Industry
Founded
2015

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