Director, Corporate Legal – M&A

Airwallex

. Own high-impact corporate transactions across Airwallex globally .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $340,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading high-impact corporate transactions, including private-company fundraising, M&A, and strategic transactions, while ensuring compliance with U.S. corporate and securities law. Proven ability to manage complex legal matters, advise senior executives, and collaborate across multiple functions to drive successful deal closures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

U.S. Legal Qualification10+ Years In-House Legal ExperienceTransaction Documentation DraftingCross-Border M&A ExperienceStrong Negotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Private-Company FinancingMergers And AcquisitionsEquity FinancingJoint VenturesTransaction StructuringRegulatory ComplianceLegal OperationsProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsDrafting Skills

Soft Skills

Ability To Advise Senior ExecutivesCollaboration SkillsNegotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsProject Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

LegalTechAI

Certifications & Qualifications

Active License To Practice In U.S. Jurisdiction

Industry Keywords

FintechPaymentsFinancial ServicesCorporate GovernanceCapital StructureSecondary SalesTender OffersStructured Liquidity SolutionsHigh-Growth TechnologyCross-Border Structures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own high-impact corporate transactions across Airwallex globally
Lead private-company fundraising and financing transactions, including equity and equity-linked deals, from term-sheet development through post-close actions
Design and execute domestic and cross-border M&A and strategic transactions
Advise on transaction structure, documentation, regulatory and licensing considerations, closing mechanics, and post-closing integration
Shape secondary sales, corporate governance, capital structure, intragroup reorganisations, and corporate actions
Ensure Airwallex’s global entity and ownership structure supports licensing, tax, regulatory, and commercial objectives
Partner with the CEO’s Office, Corporate Development & Investor Relations, Finance, Tax, Regulatory Legal, Regulatory Compliance, FCC, Product Legal, Data & Privacy, Risk, People, and other LRC teams
Structure secondary sales and private-company liquidity programs
Select, manage, and direct external counsel across multiple jurisdictions
Build scalable transaction processes, playbooks, templates, and approval frameworks using LegalTech and AI

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. legal qualification, or foreign equivalent, and an active license to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
10+ years of experience in an in-house legal department and/or private practice advising on private-company financing and mergers and acquisitions
Strong track record running transactions end to end
Significant experience drafting and negotiating transaction documentation for equity financings, M&A, joint ventures, and secondary sales
Strong working knowledge of U.S. corporate and securities law as applied to private companies
Ability to advise senior executives, investors, and cross-functional stakeholders
Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and project-management skills
Ability to manage multiple complex matters and drive deals to closure under tight timelines
Experience in high-growth technology, fintech, payments, or financial services preferred
Experience with cross-border structures and licensed entities preferred
Top-tier law firm and in-house experience preferred
Experience with private-company secondary programs, tender offers, or structured liquidity solutions preferred
Experience collaborating with Legal, Risk & Compliance peers preferred
Experience building transaction-related legal operations preferred
Willingness to flex hours occasionally for global collaboration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Basic life insurance
Well-being benefits
20 paid days of vacation
12 paid days of company holidays
Statutory minimum paid annual leave and public holidays