Senior Corporate Counsel

PayJoy • San Francisco, CA

51d • $191,000 - $207,000

About The Position

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Senior Corporate Counsel will be a strategic partner to the Finance and Capital Markets teams and the Board. The role supports the company's future growth by developing and executing corporate legal processes and materials, strengthening corporate governance, managing complex corporate transactions, and handling external regulatory documentation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 6 years of legal experience focused 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.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate maturity initiatives and transactions by drafting, reviewing, and coordinating external-facing corporate and regulatory documentation with the General Counsel and external advisors.
• Own 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 with Finance, Accounting, and external advisors on disclosure controls, transaction readiness, and evolving corporate requirements.
• Oversee and leverage paralegal support for document management, entity maintenance, and corporate legal operations.
• Monitor relevant corporate and securities law developments and proactively surface risks and recommendations to executive leadership.

What This Job Offers

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