Full-Time

Senior Counsel

Product Legal

Posted on 1/11/2025

Airwallex

Airwallex

1,001-5,000 employees

Cross-border payment solutions for businesses

Fintech

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco or New York City.

Category
Legal
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience as a lawyer at a top firm, in-house-or in government.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to deal with a range of internal and external stakeholders
  • Proactive, results-driven, and take ownership of your work.
  • Ability to multi-task and a team player with strong communication skills
  • Strong drafting skills
  • Ability to master new areas of the law quickly
  • High levels of professionalism, integrity, and a strong work ethic, including a readiness to lend a helping hand to teammates
Responsibilities
  • Provide advice and support to the product team, local legal teams, support functions, Airwallex management, and the Legal, Risk, and Compliance Department.
  • Coordinate with local counsel across jurisdictions such as Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, The U.S., The UK., and The European Union to discern and devise optimal paths to market from a legal and regulatory perspective
  • Liaise with senior stakeholders of the Airwallex group, located around the world.
  • Manage external counsel and consultants on regulatory matters.
  • Support negotiations on complex and novel agreements with our strategic partners
  • Support government relations outreach to legislators and regulatory agencies

Airwallex provides cross-border payment solutions for businesses of all sizes, including small to medium-sized enterprises and large corporations. The company offers a range of financial services such as multi-currency accounts, international money transfers, foreign exchange services, and payment gateway solutions. These services are designed to facilitate efficient and cost-effective international transactions. Airwallex's technology ensures that these transactions are fast and secure. Unlike many competitors, Airwallex focuses on building financial infrastructure that supports the digital economy, allowing businesses to operate globally with ease. The company's goal is to simplify international payments and make them accessible to businesses around the world.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$877.4M

Headquarters

Eastern District, Hong Kong

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Airwallex's partnership with ClearBank enhances its UK financial service offerings.
  • The company reported an 83% revenue increase in APAC, showcasing strong growth.
  • Airwallex's collaboration with Carwow streamlines payments in the automotive market.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Float Financial could challenge Airwallex's market share.
  • Rapid expansion in EMEA may lead to operational challenges and increased costs.
  • Reliance on partnerships like ClearBank poses risks if strategic misalignments occur.

What makes Airwallex unique

  • Airwallex offers a comprehensive platform for payments, treasury, and spend management.
  • The company provides multi-currency accounts and international money transfers efficiently.
  • Airwallex leverages advanced technology for fast, secure, and cost-effective transactions.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Employee Equity Programs