Corporate Counsel

About the role

Airwallex, the AI-native financial operating system used by more than 675,000 businesses, is hiring a Corporate Counsel to support its growth in the UK. You will give practical, business-focused legal advice on corporate, regulatory and commercial matters, working from the London office three days a week.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on UK and relevant EMEA legal and regulatory requirements, and on marketing, referral and partnership initiatives
• Support Corporate Development on fundraising rounds and M&A, including due diligence, data rooms, corporate approvals, investment documentation, cap table changes and governance
• Partner with Regulatory Legal and Regulatory Compliance on new-market entry, regulatory mapping, entity and licensing considerations and corporate governance
• Align policies, procedures and governance frameworks across jurisdictions, with a focus on UK requirements
• Draft, review and negotiate referral, marketing and sponsorship agreements and other commercial arrangements
• Advise on marketing, advertising and promotions, including claims, disclosures, digital campaigns and co-marketing, and review customer-facing materials for compliance
• Coordinate and manage outside counsel in the UK and EMEA
• Use AI-enabled tools, templates, playbooks and contract lifecycle tools to improve the speed and quality of legal work

Required profile

• Solicitor or barrister in England and Wales, or equivalent in another UK jurisdiction, in good standing
• Proven experience in financial services and corporate law, preferably at a fast-growing tech or fintech company or a top-tier law firm
• In-depth knowledge of the UK legal and business environment, including FCA requirements and cross-border rules
• Experience drafting and negotiating corporate and commercial agreements, and managing and leading outside counsel
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration across Corporate Development, Finance, Product, Compliance, Risk and Marketing

Preferred

• Experience supporting fundraising, M&A or strategic investments, and prior in-house experience in fintech, payments or financial services
• Knowledge of UK financial services regulation (FSMA 2000, Payment Services Regulations 2017, Electronic Money Regulations 2011, FCA rules)
• Experience advising on marketing, advertising and promotions, and partnering with regulatory teams on market expansion