Legal Director, Corporate and Capital Markets

Overview

An AI-native credit infrastructure company is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel at the Director level to join its U.S. legal team. The organization focuses on providing credit access at scale across Africa, Latin America, and Asia, leveraging proprietary risk intelligence and a broad network of capital and distribution partners. This role involves supporting business operations, strategic initiatives, and growth objectives by delivering practical, business-oriented legal guidance on a wide range of corporate matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on capital markets transactions globally, including debt financings, loan origination partnerships, forward flows, stablecoin and crypto-denominated facilities, and other asset-based financings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents, including commercial contracts.
• Assist with corporate governance, board management, and ensure compliance with corporate foundational documents.
• Provide counsel on equity management, including administration of cap tables and employee stock options.
• Serve as a key legal advisor on major business transactions such as fundraising rounds and joint ventures.
• Oversee due diligence processes and advise on legal implications of business decisions.
• Collaborate with Finance, Capital Markets, Product, and other cross-functional teams to support business objectives and mitigate legal risks.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure efficient operation of the legal department.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or corporate environment.
• Proven experience handling complex commercial transactions.
• Strong expertise in capital markets and corporate governance.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international setting.
• In-house experience in FinTech and/or working with emerging markets is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Details on compensation and benefits are not specified.

Location

This is a U.S.-based role within a remote-first organization with office hubs in Santa Monica, CA (headquarters), Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is committed to building a diverse global team and hires talented individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.