About This Role
Caring for the legal side of the company's growth in the UK is the core of this job, providing practical and business-focused advice on corporate, regulatory, and commercial matters. The role suits a qualified solicitor or barrister with experience in financial services and corporate law, who is keen to work on strategic transactions and market expansion.
Responsibilities
- Provide clear, pragmatic advice on UK and relevant EMEA legal and regulatory requirements impacting Airwallex entities in the region, helping teams navigate applicable rules while enabling responsible growth
- Support Corporate Development on fundraising rounds and strategic transactions, including due diligence, data rooms, corporate approvals, investment documentation, cap table changes and ongoing governance
- Partner with the business, Regulatory Legal and Regulatory Compliance teams on expansion into and launches in new markets across the UK and EMEA, including regulatory mapping, entity and licensing considerations, and corporate governance requirements
- Work closely with Compliance, Risk and other LRC teams globally to help align Airwallex’s policies, procedures and corporate governance frameworks across jurisdictions, with particular focus on UK requirements
- Draft, review and negotiate referral agreements, marketing and sponsorship agreements, and other commercial arrangements in collaboration with Partnerships, Marketing and GTM teams, ensuring risks are appropriately managed and documented
- Advise on legal issues related to marketing, advertising and promotions, including claims, disclosures, digital campaigns, co-marketing and referral programmes, and support review of customer-facing materials for legal and regulatory compliance
- Coordinate and manage outside counsel on specialised matters in the UK and across EMEA, ensuring advice is high-quality, cost-effective and aligned to Airwallex’s risk appetite and business goals
- Use technology and AI-enabled tools, such as templates, playbooks, contract lifecycle tools and knowledge bases, to increase the speed, consistency and quality of legal work
Requirements
- Qualification as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales, or an equivalent qualification in another UK jurisdiction, and are in good standing with the relevant professional body
- Proven experience in financial services and corporate law, preferably gained at a fast-growing technology or fintech company and/or a top-tier law firm
- Demonstrated interest in financial services regulation and the fintech industry, and willingness to go deep on payments, e-money, money services and related regulatory topics in the UK and EMEA
- In-depth knowledge of, or strong familiarity with, the UK legal and business environment, including how UK legislation, FCA requirements and cross-border rules impact fintech and payments businesses
