Counsel, Product Legal – Yield

Airwallex

. Act as lead counsel and trusted business partner for Airwallex’s Yield product .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal and regulatory advisory for financial products, with a strong focus on product lifecycle management, stakeholder collaboration, and cross-jurisdictional legal frameworks. Proven ability to translate complex legal requirements into actionable product strategies and documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

JD Or Equivalent Law DegreeActive Bar Membership In U.S. Jurisdiction5+ Years Post-Qualification ExperienceRegulatory Advisory ExperienceWealth-Management Product Advisory

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Hard Skills

Legal Framework DevelopmentProduct Lifecycle ManagementRegulatory ComplianceInvestment Product AdvisoryProduct IntegrationCustomer Terms DocumentationCross-Jurisdictional Legal WorkstreamsStakeholder ManagementProduct GovernanceSolution-Oriented Legal Strategy

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration With Non-LawyersPrioritization Of Competing DemandsOwnership Of Product LaunchesStrategic Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

FintechInvestment ManagementBroker-Dealer ArrangementsCustodial RelationshipsWealth ManagementRegulatory EngagementProduct MarketingRisk ManagementCommercial OutcomesPartner Arrangements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as lead counsel and trusted business partner for Airwallex’s Yield product
Provide legal, regulatory, and strategic advice across the full product lifecycle
Advise on product design, licensing, regulatory engagement, partner arrangements, customer terms, disclosures, launch execution, and product integration
Support new product ideas and enhancements from ideation through launch and expansion
Coordinate with local counsel across Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, the U.S., the U.K., and the European Union
Translate legal and regulatory advice into product requirements, customer terms, disclosures, and launch-readiness materials
Develop legal frameworks, playbooks, and processes for repeatable product launches
Collaborate with Regulatory Compliance, Product Marketing, Licensing, Risk, and regulated partners including banks, broker-dealers, custodians, and investment managers
Support product governance, partner arrangements, and ongoing product changes
Coordinate advice across multiple jurisdictions and help enable responsible product growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD (or equivalent law degree)
Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
5+ years of post-qualification experience
At least some experience gained at a top-tier law firm
Experience advising on investment products, discretionary or non-discretionary management, broker-dealer arrangements, custodial relationships, investment-management structures, or related customer disclosures and documentation
Strong regulatory advisory and/or product counseling experience with a reputable law firm, financial institution, or fintech
At least three years advising on wealth-management products
Proven experience as a solution-oriented lawyer working strategically with non-lawyers to support commercial outcomes
Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills
Ability to work effectively with Product, Compliance, Risk, Operations, Marketing, external counsel, and senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions
Ability to manage complex, cross-jurisdictional legal workstreams, prioritize competing demands, and take ownership from product ideation through launch and expansion
Ability to work hybrid with in-office attendance in NYC or San Francisco 3 days per week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Bonus
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Basic life insurance
Well-being benefits
20 paid days of vacation (US-based employees)
12 paid days of company holidays (US-based employees)
Statutory minimum paid annual leave and public holidays