Director, Commercial Legal

2 weeks ago

San Francisco, United States Airwallex Limited Full time

At Airwallex (airwallex.com), we're building the future of global finance on one platform. Founded in 2015 in Melbourne, Airwallex is the leading financial technology platform for modern businesses to grow beyond borders. With one of the world's most powerful payments infrastructure, our technology empowers businesses of all sizes to accept payments, move money globally, and simplify their financial operations, all on one single platform.

If you're excited to do the most ambitious work of your career and change the way money moves around the world - join us

What You'll Do...

  • Partner with Airwallex's dynamic, globally distributed commercial leadership to support the scaling GTM efforts which, in turn, enable the advancement of multi-product and multi-jurisdictional deal strategies and initiatives
  • Manage a wide variety of complex commercial deals originating in the US, many with significant cross-border elements; draft and negotiate outbound SaaS commercial agreements, strategic partnership agreements, and key vendor agreements
  • Build a strong, collaborative working relationship with our sales and partnerships teams in order to close deals efficiently; help our sales teams scale by working with them to improve legal processes, playbooks, and templates on a continuous basis
  • Work closely and effectively with Airwallex's global legal, compliance, and risk teams on deals and projects that involve multiple jurisdictions
  • Handle a variety of other projects and requests as the need arises
  • Make positive contributions to the culture of the Airwallex legal team, the Americas leadership team, and the company as a whole
What You Bring...
  • J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and active membership in at least one US state bar (California or New York preferred)
  • 8+ years of experience in an in-house legal department and/or a well-respected law firm advising on legal issues related to financial services and technology platforms.
  • Experience at a fintech or high-growth and/or globally distributed company is a significant plus
  • Excellent communication, drafting, negotiation, and writing skills
  • The ability to explain complex legal concepts to various (often non-legal) audiences, and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deals
  • High motivation and the ability to operate independently and pivot quickly within a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
  • A learner's mentality: you are consistently looking to take on new and diverse challenges and expand your knowledge beyond your current areas of expertise
  • A collaborative and empathetic mindset, a good sense of humor, and a keen understanding of how to work effectively with colleagues from different teams and backgrounds

Airwallex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Airwallex is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent. We don't regard color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status when making our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Airwallex does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Airwallex will not pay any fees to search firms/recruiters if a candidate is submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless an agreement has been entered into with respect to specific open position(s). Search firms/recruiters submitting resumes to Airwallex on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition, regardless of any other provision to the contrary.

  • Commercial Legal Director

    1 day ago

    San Leandro, California, United States AVEVA Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Commercial Legal Director to join our team at AVEVA. As a key member of our Americas Sales region, you will be responsible for leading and inspiring a team of legal professionals to deliver proactive, strategic legal support that drives business objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesWork strategically...

  • Director of Legal and Compliance

    5 days ago

    San Francisco, California, United States Scribe Full time

    About ScribeScribe is a leading provider of innovative software solutions, empowering businesses to streamline their operations and improve efficiency. Our cutting-edge technology enables organizations to automate processes, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Director of Legal and Compliance to join our team. As a...

  • VP Legal, Commercial Lead

    1 week ago

    San Francisco, California, United States Checkr Full time

    Job DescriptionCheckr is seeking a highly experienced and skilled VP of Legal to lead its commercial and corporate legal team. Reporting to the General Counsel, this role will primarily be responsible for providing strategic advice and supporting all customer, channel, and strategic partner deals.Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial Contracting: Structure, review,...

  • Commercial Counsel, Legal Content

    5 days ago

    San Francisco, United States LegalOn Technologies Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCome join the global leader in AI-driven contract review! We’re seeking an experienced commercial lawyer to join our legal content team.OverviewIn this role you will develop high quality contract review playbooks, and contract templates, for a range of contract types. You’ll dive deep into contract provisions to provide...

  • Commercial Counsel, Legal Content

    2 days ago

    San Francisco, United States Softbank Investment advisers Full time

    Come join the global leader in AI-driven contract review! We’re seeking an experienced commercial lawyer to join our legal content team. Overview In this role you will develop high quality contract review playbooks, and contract templates, for a range of contract types. You’ll dive deep into contract provisions to provide negotiating insights to our...

  • Commercial Counsel Legal Content

    5 hours ago

    San Francisco, United States LegalOn Technologies Full time

    Come join the global leader in AI-driven contract review! We’re seeking an experienced commercial lawyer to join our legal content team. Overview In this role you will develop high quality contract review playbooks, and contract templates, for a range of contract types. You’ll dive deep into contract provisions to provide negotiating insights to our...

  • VP Legal, Commercial Lead

    1 week ago

    San Francisco, California, United States Checkr Full time

    Job DescriptionCheckr is seeking a highly experienced and skilled VP of Legal to lead its commercial and corporate legal team. Reporting to the General Counsel, this role will primarily be responsible for providing strategic advice and supporting all customer, channel, and strategic partner deals.Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial Contracting: Structure, review,...

  • VP of Legal, Commercial and Corporate

    5 days ago

    San Francisco, California, United States Checkr Full time

    About the RoleCheckr is seeking a highly experienced and strategic VP of Legal to lead its commercial and corporate legal team. Reporting to the General Counsel, this role will primarily be responsible for providing expert advice and support on all customer, channel, and strategic partner deals. You will also provide guidance on corporate transactions,...

  • Head of Commercial Legal Affairs

    2 weeks ago

    San Francisco, California, United States Airwallex Full time

    Company Overview:Airwallex stands as a premier integrated payments and financial solutions provider for businesses on a global scale, empowering over 100,000 enterprises with comprehensive offerings. Supported by leading investors, Airwallex is pioneering the evolution of finance and payment systems.Position Title: Commercial CounselLocation: San Francisco,...

  • Head of Commercial Legal Affairs

    1 week ago

    San Francisco, California, United States Airwallex Full time

    Company Overview:Airwallex stands as a premier integrated payments and financial services platform, empowering a vast network of over 100,000 enterprises globally with comprehensive solutions. Supported by prominent investors, Airwallex is pioneering the evolution of payments and finance.Position Title: Commercial CounselLocation: San Francisco, USEmployment...

  • Head of Commercial Legal Affairs

    1 week ago

    San Francisco, California, United States Airwallex Full time

    Company Overview:Airwallex stands as a premier integrated payments and financial services platform, empowering a vast network of over 100,000 enterprises globally with comprehensive solutions. Supported by leading investors, Airwallex is pioneering the evolution of payments and finance.Position Title: Commercial CounselLocation: San Francisco, USEmployment...

  • Head of Commercial Legal Affairs

    1 week ago

    San Francisco, California, United States Airwallex Full time

    Company Overview:Airwallex stands as a premier integrated payments and financial solutions provider for enterprises globally, empowering over 100,000 businesses with comprehensive offerings. Supported by leading investors, Airwallex is pioneering the evolution of finance and payment systems.Position Title: Commercial CounselLocation: San Francisco,...

  • Head of Commercial Legal Affairs

    2 weeks ago

    San Francisco, California, United States Airwallex Full time

    Company Overview:Airwallex stands as a premier integrated payments and financial services platform catering to global enterprises, empowering over 100,000 businesses around the world with cohesive solutions. Supported by prominent investors, Airwallex is pioneering the evolution of payments and finance.Position Title: Commercial CounselLocation: San...

  • VP Legal, Commercial Lead

    3 days ago

    San Francisco, California, United States Checkr Full time

    About CheckrCheckr is a leading provider of people infrastructure solutions for the future of work. Our mission is to build a faster and fairer way to screen job seekers, leveraging modern technology powered by machine learning. Established in 2014, we have grown to become a trusted partner for over 100,000 customers, including prominent companies like...

  • Commercial Counsel, Legal Content Specialist

    3 days ago

    San Francisco, California, United States LegalOn Technologies Full time

    Job OpportunityJob Title: Commercial Counsel, Legal ContentAbout Us: LegalOn Technologies is a global leader in AI contract review, trusted by over 6,000 companies and firms worldwide. Our software helps legal teams find and fix contract risks with industry-leading AI and legal guidance content purpose-built for pre-signature contract review.Job...

  • VP Legal, Commercial

    2 weeks ago

    San Francisco, United States Checkr Full time

    About CheckrCheckr builds people infrastructure for the future of work. And we believe everyone should have a fair chance to work. That's why we've designed a faster—and fairer—way to screen job seekers. Established in 2014, Checkr puts modern technology powered by machine learning in the hands of hiring teams, helping thousands of companies like Uber,...

  • VP Legal, Commercial

    2 weeks ago

    San Francisco, United States Checkr Full time

    About CheckrCheckr builds people infrastructure for the future of work. And we believe everyone should have a fair chance to work. That's why we've designed a faster—and fairer—way to screen job seekers. Established in 2014, Checkr puts modern technology powered by machine learning in the hands of hiring teams, helping thousands of companies like Uber,...

  • VP Legal, Commercial

    4 weeks ago

    San Francisco, United States Checkr Full time

    About CheckrCheckr builds people infrastructure for the future of work. We've designed a faster—and fairer—way to screen job seekers. Established in 2014, Checkr puts modern technology powered by machine learning in the hands of hiring teams, helping to hire great new people with an experience that’s fast, smooth, and safe. Checkr has over 100,000...

  • VP Legal, Commercial

    1 month ago

    San Francisco, United States Checkr Full time

    About CheckrCheckr builds people infrastructure for the future of work. We've designed a faster—and fairer—way to screen job seekers. Established in 2014, Checkr puts modern technology powered by machine learning in the hands of hiring teams, helping to hire great new people with an experience that’s fast, smooth, and safe. Checkr has over 100,000...

  • Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions

    5 days ago

    San Francisco, California, United States Checkr Full time

    About CheckrCheckr is a leading provider of background screening and people infrastructure solutions for the future of work. Our mission is to build a safer and more equitable world by empowering hiring teams to make informed decisions.The RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced and strategic VP of Legal to lead our commercial and corporate legal team. As a...