Apply

Ready to go for it?

AI Apply speeds things up—apply directly if you prefer.

FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
Scoutfield Logo

See all jobs on Scoutfield

Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.

Discover
  • Fresh listings
  • Fast filters
  • No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
Plaid

Corporate Counsel – Governance and Finance

Plaid

. Support the company’s corporate governance framework and Board of Directors activities .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $188,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit
Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in corporate governance, legal support for transactions, and compliance with corporate and securities laws. Proven ability to manage corporate records, facilitate board activities, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
JD DegreeUS Bar AdmissionCorporate GovernanceLegal Support for TransactionsFintech Experience

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills
Corporate Records ManagementTransaction Document DraftingDue DiligenceBoard Meeting PreparationGovernance Practices Implementation
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationDetail-OrientedHighly OrganizedExecution-Focused
Industry Keywords
Corporate Governance FrameworkSecurities LawsRegulatory ChangesSubsidiary ManagementFast-Paced Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the company’s corporate governance framework and Board of Directors activities
  • Prepare board and committee meeting materials, including resolutions, minutes, and written consents
  • Maintain corporate records and filings to ensure the company remains in good standing
  • Organize board-meeting documentation and implement governance practices for a late-stage private company
  • Provide legal support for strategic corporate transactions and financing events
  • Assist with due diligence, transaction-document drafting, and deal-closing coordination under senior counsel guidance
  • Help manage subsidiaries and affiliated entities
  • Coordinate formation of new entities and dissolution of inactive entities in the U.S. and internationally
  • Support changes in corporate structure
  • Monitor evolving corporate and securities laws, including SEC rules and stock exchange governance standards
  • Advise the legal team on regulatory changes affecting the company
  • Develop, implement, and maintain internal corporate policies and governance programs
  • Collaborate with Finance, HR/People, Stock Administration, and Compliance teams
  • Handle special projects and ad hoc legal tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 4+ years of relevant experience at a law firm or in-house counsel
  • Strong interest in fintech
  • JD degree required
  • US Bar admission in at least one state
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent legal and business judgment
  • Experience working with senior management
  • Ability to work well with various teams in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to manage a daily high volume of tasks and projects and quickly shift priorities
  • Humble, proactive, resourceful, highly organized, detail-oriented, execution-focused, and flexible
  • Ability to work from the Plaid office associated with the role at least 3 days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equity
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities
  • Hybrid work arrangement