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Senior Legal Counsel

Join PayJoy as a Senior Legal Counsel to support corporate governance and high-stakes transactions in a growth-focused environment.

Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
Compensation
Not disclosed
Level
senior
Type
full time

Posted by employer 2 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

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What you'll build

  • Draft and review corporate and regulatory documentation
  • Manage corporate governance matters
  • Oversee paralegal support for legal operations
  • Monitor developments in corporate and securities law

Must have

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • 6+ years of legal experience with a focus on corporate and transactional matters

Nice to have

  • Exposure to capital markets transactions
  • Experience at a law firm or in-house at a high-growth company

Requirements

Experience
6+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.

Joblaze summary

The Senior Legal Counsel at PayJoy plays a crucial role in supporting the Finance and Capital Markets teams by managing corporate governance and overseeing complex legal transactions. This position requires expertise in corporate law, particularly in high-growth environments, and involves drafting regulatory documents and ensuring compliance across various jurisdictions. Ideal candidates will have over six years of relevant experience, including a strong background in corporate governance and capital markets. The role emphasizes collaboration with internal teams and external advisors to navigate the company's evolving legal landscape.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze September 21, 2026. Last confirmed on PayJoy's careers page September 21, 2026.

Quick facts

How much experience is required?
At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Senior Legal Counsel role.
What seniority level is this role?
PayJoy targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Senior Legal Counsel role at PayJoy.

From the original posting

Position Overview |  Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Senior Corporate Counsel will be a vital strategic partner to the Finance and Capital Markets teams, as well as the Board, playing a pivotal role in charting the company's next phase of market evolution. This critical position is responsible for architecting and executing the key corporate legal processes and materials necessary to support PayJoy's trajectory toward significant future milestones. A relentless focus will be placed on fortifying the corporate governance framework, managing complex, high-stakes corporate transactions, and meticulously handling external regulatory documentation, all while building the robust legal foundation that will underpin the company's future growth.  Key responsibilities| Support significant corporate maturity initiatives and transactions by drafting, reviewing, and coordinating external-facing corporate and regulatory documentation in partnership with the General Counsel and external advisors. Serve as the primary internal owner for complex corporate records and disclosures, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery across stakeholders. Manage corporate governance matters, including board and committee materials, minutes, resolutions, equity documentation, and subsidiary governance across jurisdictions. Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, and external advisors to support disclosure controls, transaction readiness, and evolving corporate requirements. Oversee and leverage paralegal support to scale document management, entity maintenance, and corporate legal operations. Monitor developments in corporate and securities law applicable to high-growth companies and proactively surface risks and recommendations to executive leadership. Qualifications | Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. 6+ years of legal experience with a focus on corporate and transactional matters, including experience at a law firm and/or in-house at a high-growth or regulated company. Exposure to capital markets transactions, public-company readiness initiatives, or similar large-scale corporate milestones. Strong understanding of corporate governance frameworks and disclosure principles. Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, and external advisors.

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