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Corporate Legal Counsel, France

Airwallex· Legal
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FR - ParisFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Corporate Legal Counsel based in Paris, supporting Airwallex’s growth across France and Europe with business-focused legal advice, fundraising support, and regulatory compliance in fintech and financial services.

Responsibilities

  • Support the corporate development team through fundraising rounds, including due diligence, structuring, and execution.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts — including referral agreements, NDAs, partnership agreements, and marketing materials — in collaboration with the partnerships and marketing teams.
  • Advise on legal issues relating to marketing, advertising, promotions, and data protection.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments in fintech, ensuring company practices remain compliant while supporting innovation and growth.
  • Manage external counsel as required, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality legal support.
  • Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with fintech products and services, particularly in areas such as data protection and cybersecurity.
  • Work cross-functionally with product, compliance, and risk teams to advise on regulatory matters, market expansion, and new product initiatives, ensuring alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years’ experience in financial services or corporate law, ideally within a fast-growing tech company or a top-tier law firm.
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a reputable university.
  • Qualified lawyer in good standing, admission to a French bar (Barreau), preferably Paris, is a plus.
  • Strong interest in financial services regulation and the fintech industry.
  • Deep understanding of the legal and business environment in EMEA, with work experience in France preferred.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
  • Experience managing and directing external counsel.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Required:Legal research and advisoryContract negotiation and draftingRegulatory compliance (fintech / financial services)External counsel managementCross-functional collaborationNegotiation and stakeholder management
Nice to have:Data protection and cybersecurity
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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