Counsel, Product Legal

As the lead counsel for Airwallex's Yield product, you will provide legal, regulatory, and strategic advice throughout the product lifecycle. This includes product design, licensing, regulatory engagement, partner arrangements, customer terms, disclosures, launch execution, and product integration across multiple regions such as the United States, Canada, Singapore, Australia, and Europe.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide end-to-end legal support for the Yield product and collaborate with the global Yield team.
• Offer prompt and clear legal guidance to the Product team.
• Work with local regulatory colleagues and external counsel to launch Yield in new jurisdictions.
• Convert regulatory requirements into product requirements and launch-readiness materials.
• Develop scalable processes and playbooks for market expansion.
• Build trusted relationships with various teams including Product, Regulatory Legal, and Compliance.

Requirements:

• JD or equivalent and active bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of legal experience, preferably at a top-tier law firm.
• Strong regulatory advisory and product counseling experience for financial institutions or fintechs.
• Solution-oriented lawyer with experience working strategically with non-lawyers.

Preferred qualifications:

• In-house experience at a fintech or financial services environment.
• Experience advising on investment products or working with regulated partners.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

You will work from our San Francisco or New York office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.