Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Pagaya is looking for a Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary to join our legal leadership team and help shape the next chapter of our growth. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role with direct access and influence alongside our Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors. 

If you’re a business-oriented lawyer who thrives in fast-scaling environments, enjoys solving novel problems, and wants to help steer an innovative public, technology-driven financial company, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful mark.

The ideal candidate has a foundation in securities law and corporate governance at a US post-IPO company. Prior capital markets legal experience is also beneficial given the nature of our business but not mandatory.  

Responsibilities:

• Lead all corporate governance matters, helping strengthen and evolve Pagaya’s governance frameworks as we scale.
• Advise senior leadership and cross-functional teams on compliance with SEC and Nasdaq rules, bringing clarity to complex issues.
• Own the drafting, review, and strategy behind SEC filings, including Proxy Statements, 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, as well as earnings releases and related disclosure.
• Manage Board and committee meetings end-to-end, ensuring smooth operations, thoughtful materials, and compliance with governance guidelines, charters, and policies.
• Drive annual shareholder meeting strategy and execution, shaping how we communicate Pagaya’s story to investors.
• Counsel the Compensation Committee on executive and director compensation, disclosure, and equity programs; oversee Section 16 compliance and support employees on equity matters.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with outside counsel, ensuring we maximize value and expertise.
• Oversee our global subsidiary management program across 250+ entities.
• Partner with Investor Relations and other leaders on key communications and stakeholder engagements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience advising on corporate governance, securities laws, executive compensation disclosure, and related finance/tax/treasury initiatives at a public company or top law firm.
• Strong foundation in U.S. securities law and public-company reporting (10-K/10-Q, Proxy, 8-K, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex matters simply, clearly, and persuasively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience managing and interacting directly with Boards and senior executives with tact, professionalism, and confidence.
• Business-first mindset—you balance legal risk with strategic and operational considerations.
• Nice to have: Experience in structured finance or capital markets, including securitization-related regulations (Securities Act, Exchange Act).