Corporate Counsel, Governance and Finance

Plaid • San Francisco, CA

1d • $188,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Plaid is seeking a highly capable and resourceful corporate generalist to join its Business Legal team, which includes Corporate Legal. The role supports all areas of corporate law and governance, including corporate governance and Board support, corporate transactions, subsidiary and entity management, corporate regulatory compliance, and policy development. The ideal candidate provides empathetic, practical advice and works effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of relevant experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. state.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent legal and business judgment.
• Experience working with senior management and collaborating with various teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with a high daily volume of tasks and projects and the ability to shift priorities quickly.
• Humble, proactive, resourceful, highly organized, and detail-oriented, with strong execution skills and flexibility to handle varied projects.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interest in fintech.

Responsibilities

• Support the company’s corporate governance framework and Board of Directors activities, including preparing board and committee meeting materials such as resolutions, minutes, and written consents, and maintaining corporate records and filings.
• Organize documentation for board meetings and implement governance practices appropriate for a late-stage private company.
• Provide legal support for strategic corporate transactions and financing events, including due diligence, drafting transaction documents, and coordinating deal closings under senior counsel’s guidance.
• Help manage subsidiaries and affiliated entities, including coordinating formation of new entities or dissolution of inactive entities in the U.S. and internationally, and supporting changes in corporate structure.
• Monitor changes in corporate and securities laws and regulations, including SEC rules and stock exchange governance standards, and advise the legal team of potential impacts.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal corporate policies and corporate governance programs.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR/People, Stock Administration, Compliance, and other cross-functional teams to address legal needs and support company-wide initiatives.
• Handle special projects and ad hoc legal tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k).
• Additional compensation may include equity and/or commission, depending on the position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree