PayJoy

Senior Legal Counsel

PayJoy$191K — $207K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • 6+ years of legal experience focusing on corporate and transactional matters.
  • Experience in capital markets transactions and public-company readiness.
  • Strong understanding of corporate governance and disclosure principles.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with Finance, Accounting, and external advisors.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and coordinate external corporate and regulatory documentation for significant transactions.
  • Serve as the internal owner for corporate records and disclosures, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
  • Manage corporate governance matters including board materials and subsidiary governance across jurisdictions.
  • Collaborate with Finance and Accounting on disclosure controls and corporate requirements.
  • Oversee paralegal support for document management and corporate legal operations.
  • Monitor corporate and securities law developments and provide insights to executive leadership.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Flexible work hours and remote work options.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
  • Paid time off including vacation and sick leave.
Full Job Description
Position Overview |

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Senior Corporate Counsel will be a vital strategic partner to the Finance and Capital Markets teams, as well as the Board, playing a pivotal role in charting the company's next phase of market evolution. This critical position is responsible for architecting and executing the key corporate legal processes and materials necessary to support PayJoy's trajectory toward significant future milestones. A relentless focus will be placed on fortifying the corporate governance framework, managing complex, high-stakes corporate transactions, and meticulously handling external regulatory documentation, all while building the robust legal foundation that will underpin the company's future growth.
Key responsibilities|
  • Support significant corporate maturity initiatives and transactions by drafting, reviewing, and coordinating external-facing corporate and regulatory documentation in partnership with the General Counsel and external advisors.
  • Serve as the primary internal owner for complex corporate records and disclosures, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery across stakeholders.
  • Manage corporate governance matters, including board and committee materials, minutes, resolutions, equity documentation, and subsidiary governance across jurisdictions.
  • Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, and external advisors to support disclosure controls, transaction readiness, and evolving corporate requirements.
  • Oversee and leverage paralegal support to scale document management, entity maintenance, and corporate legal operations.
  • Monitor developments in corporate and securities law applicable to high-growth companies and proactively surface risks and recommendations to executive leadership.

Qualifications |
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • 6+ years of legal experience with a focus on corporate and transactional matters, including experience at a law firm and/or in-house at a high-growth or regulated company.
  • Exposure to capital markets transactions, public-company readiness initiatives, or similar large-scale corporate milestones.
  • Strong understanding of corporate governance frameworks and disclosure principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, and external advisors.


$191,000 - $207,000 a year

About PayJoy

PayJoy is a financial technology company that provides smartphone financing solutions to consumers in emerging markets. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. PayJoy partners with mobile network operators and retailers to offer affordable financing options to customers who may not have access to traditional credit. The company uses proprietary technology to assess creditworthiness and manage risk, and has developed a mobile app that allows customers to manage their accounts and make payments. PayJoy is committed to financial inclusion and has received several awards for its work, including the 2019 FT/IFC Transformational Business Award.
Learn more about PayJoy
Size
100 employees
Industry
Founded
2015

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