Corporate Legal Counsel, France
Core
Provide practical, business-focused legal advice to enable Airwallex's expansion across France, Europe, and beyond, while supporting fundraising and ensuring compliance with complex financial regulations.
Role type
Senior Corporate Legal Counsel (Fintech/Financial Services)
Builds
Global payments and financial platform for businesses
Domain
Fintech, Financial Services, Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
Client delivery (legal advice, contract negotiation, risk mitigation)
Required skills
Financial services law, Corporate law, Fundraising due diligence, Contract negotiation, Regulatory compliance (fintech), External counsel management, Data protection law, Cybersecurity risk, EMEA legal environment, French legal system
Preferred skills
M&A experience, International expansion support, Technology risk management, French bar admission, Additional European languages
Technologies
Legal tech tools for due diligence and contract management
Responsibilities
Support corporate development through fundraising rounds including due diligence and structuring; Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including partnership and marketing agreements; Advise on legal issues relating to marketing, advertising, and data protection; Monitor legal and regulatory developments in fintech; Manage external counsel; Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with fintech products; Work cross-functionally with product, compliance, and risk teams on regulatory matters and market expansion.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
