About the job
Join Airwallex as Lead Counsel, Data Privacy
At Airwallex, we are revolutionizing the financial landscape with our unified payments and financial platform designed for global businesses. Our innovative combination of proprietary infrastructure and software has empowered over 200,000 businesses around the world, including industry leaders such as Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, and SHEIN. We provide fully integrated solutions for managing business accounts, payments, spend management, and treasury, along with embedded finance capabilities on a global scale.
Founded in Melbourne, our team consists of over 2,000 talented individuals across 26 offices worldwide, and we are valued at US$8 billion. Backed by top-tier investors including T. Rowe Price, Visa, Mastercard, and Sequoia, Airwallex is at the forefront of building the future of global payments and finance. If you are ready to embark on one of the most ambitious journeys of your career, we invite you to join our mission.
What We Look For
We seek passionate builders who possess founder-like energy, eager to create meaningful impact, accelerate their learning, and embrace true ownership in their work. You bring a wealth of expertise and sharp analytical thinking, driven by our mission and operating principles. With the ability to navigate swiftly with sound judgment and a curiosity that drives you to dig deeper, you will make decisions grounded in fundamental principles, balancing agility with rigor.
Your collaborative spirit and humility will empower you to transform innovative ideas into tangible products as you take ownership of projects from inception to completion. By leveraging AI, you will work smarter and tackle complex, high-visibility challenges alongside exceptional teammates, fostering your professional growth as we build the future of global banking together. If this resonates with you, let’s create what’s next.
About the Legal, Risk & Compliance Team
The Legal, Risk & Compliance (LRC) team at Airwallex is a dynamic group of legal professionals, compliance specialists, and risk management experts committed to safeguarding our operations. We cultivate a culture of compliance and ethical conduct, ensuring that we navigate the global financial landscape with integrity. Our team provides expert guidance and support across all business areas, proactively identifying, mitigating, and managing legal and financial risks.
Within LRC, the Data & Privacy team offers specialized guidance on data protection, privacy, governance, and AI, collaborating closely with various departments such as Product, Engineering, Information Security, and Operations across all regions.
