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Corporate Counsel

Airwallex· Legal
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UK - LondonFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Associate Corporate Counsel to support Airwallex’s growth in the UK with practical, business-focused legal advice on corporate, regulatory and commercial matters, work on fundraising and M&A, market entry, license expansion, and alignment of global policies with UK/EMEA requirements. Based in London.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clear, pragmatic advice on UK and relevant EMEA legal and regulatory requirements impacting Airwallex entities in the region, enabling responsible growth.
  • Support Corporate Development on fundraising rounds and strategic transactions, including due diligence, data rooms, corporate approvals, investment documentation, cap table changes and ongoing governance.
  • Partner with the business, Regulatory Legal and Regulatory Compliance teams on expansion into and launches in new markets across the UK and EMEA, including regulatory mapping, entity and licensing considerations, and corporate governance requirements.
  • Work closely with Compliance, Risk and other LRC teams globally to align Airwallex’s policies, procedures and corporate governance frameworks across jurisdictions, focusing on UK requirements.
  • Draft, review and negotiate referral, marketing and sponsorship agreements, and other commercial arrangements with Partnerships, Marketing and GTM teams, managing risk.
  • Advise on marketing, advertising and promotions legal issues, including claims, disclosures, digital campaigns, co-marketing and referral programmes, and review customer-facing materials for compliance.
  • Coordinate and manage outside counsel on specialised UK/EMEA matters, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective advice aligned to risk appetite and business goals.
  • Use technology and AI-enabled tools (templates, playbooks, CLM, knowledge bases) to increase speed, consistency and quality of legal work.

Qualifications

  • Qualification as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales, or equivalent UK qualification, in good standing.
  • Proven experience in financial services and corporate law, preferably in fintech or fast-growing tech firms or top-tier law firms.
  • Demonstrated interest in financial services regulation and fintech, with focus on payments, e-money, and related UK/EMEA topics.
  • In-depth knowledge of UK legal/regulatory environment including FCA implications for fintech/payments.
  • Proven experience drafting and negotiating corporate/commercial agreements with clear communication to non-lawyers.
  • Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration across time zones.
  • Experience managing outside counsel, scoping work, controlling costs, and delivering clear recommendations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Required:UK and EMEA regulatory understandingCorporate and commercial draftingStakeholder managementOutside counsel management
Nice to have:Fundraising and M&A experience
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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