Corporate Counsel, Governance and Finance

We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Seattle, Washington D.C., Raleigh, London, and Amsterdam.

The Business Legal team, which includes the Corporate Legal team, is a team of centralized legal subject matter experts who provide support across all of Plaid’s functions. Our mission is to craft empathetic, forward-looking solutions that empower our stakeholders and propel innovation and competitive differentiation.

 

Role Description

Plaid is looking for a highly capable and resourceful corporate generalist to join its Business Legal team, which includes Corporate Legal.

The Corporate Counsel role is responsible for all areas of corporate law and governance, including corporate governance & Board support, corporate transactions support, subsidiary and entity management, corporate regulatory compliance and policy development. The ideal candidate will be one who can provide empathetic and practical advice to the business and work well with various cross functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Governance & Board Support: Support the company’s corporate governance framework and Board of Directors activities, including preparing board and committee meeting materials (resolutions, minutes, written consents) and maintaining corporate records and filings to ensure the company remains in good standing. This involves organizing documentation for board meetings and implementing governance practices appropriate for a late-stage private company.

• Corporate Transactions Support: Provide legal support for any strategic corporate transactions and financing events. Assist with due diligence efforts, support drafting of transaction documents, and coordination of deal closings under the guidance of senior counsel.

• Subsidiary & Entity Management: Help manage the company’s subsidiaries and affiliated entities. This includes coordinating the formation of new entities or dissolution of inactive ones (both in the U.S. and internationally) and supporting any changes in corporate structure.

• Regulatory Compliance & Policy Development: Monitor evolving laws and regulations in corporate and securities law (including SEC rules and stock exchange governance standards) and advise the legal team on any changes that could impact the company. Develop, implement, and maintain currency of internal corporate policies and corporate governance programs.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g. Finance, HR/People, Stock Administration, and Compliance) to address ongoing legal needs and support company-wide initiatives

• Special Projects & Other Legal Support: Take on special projects and ad hoc legal tasks as needed, reflecting the dynamic needs of a growing tech company.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience at a law firm or in-house counsel

• Strong interest in fintech

• JD degree required

• US Bar admission in at least one state

• Strong communication (both written and verbal) skills and excellent legal and business judgment.

• Experience working with senior management and ability to work well with various teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Comfortable with a daily high volume of tasks and projects, and can quickly shift priorities as needed.

• Humble, proactive, resourceful, highly organized, with great attention to detail and a strong ability to execute and flexibility to handle a variety of projects.

Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!

Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations@plaid.com.

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Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.