Head of Legal

Capchase; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Capchase recherche un Head of Legal pour diriger sa stratégie juridique mondiale. Le candidat idéal aura une solide expérience en fintech, avec des compétences en négociation et en réglementation. Ce rôle est crucial pour accompagner le développement rapide de l'entreprise, en structurant des transactions financières et en garantissant la conformité réglementaire.

Benefits

Culture à distance avec hubs locaux à NYC et SF

Rémunération compétitive, y compris des actions

Opportunité de façonner l'avenir des fintech

Qualifications

• 7+ ans d'expérience juridique dans fintech ou services financiers.
• Expérience significative en structuration et négociation de crédits.
• Capacité à travailler dans un environnement dynamique.

Responsibilities

• Diriger toutes les questions juridiques pour les opérations globales.
• Collaborer avec les équipes de Marchés de Capitaux et Finance.
• Gérer les produits et le développement légal des documents.

Skills

Négociation

Réglementation fintech

Communication

Education

JD d'une grande école de droit

Job description

Capchase is the #1 platform for vendor financing in tech. We help software and hardware vendors offer flexible installment payments as part of the sales process, improving conversion rates and cashflow. We provide an awesome buyer experience.

Capchase was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in NYC. We’ve provided over $2.5B in funding to thousands of companies and operate in the US and Europe. We are backed by QED (Nubank, Klarna), 01 Advisors (Tipalti, MasterClass), Bling Capital (Airtable, GitLab, Lyft, Square), SciFi (Stripe, Brex), Caffeinated Capital (Opendoor, Airtable), Thomvest, Invesco and many other leading investors.

Some of our achievements:

Supporting thousands of software companies and software buyers
80 Capchasers representing 15+ nationalities
Active in 8 markets
Top Decile Growth
Ranked #1 across B2B BNPL

In December 2024 we reached the top of the Installment Payment, BNPL category on G2, #1 in B2B.

Why work with us?

Help accelerate an industry!

At Capchase, we are transforming how software and tech-enabled hardware equipment gets financed, we move and innovate fast. We’re always looking for the brightest minds to join us. We’re a diverse team of 15+ nationalities with a shared passion for helping innovative companies thrive. Join the climb with us!

About the role

We're hiring a Head of Legal to lead Capchase’s global legal strategy and operations. This is a unique opportunity to serve as a critical thought partner to the leadership team.

In this role, you’ll build and scale the legal function, partnering across capital markets, finance, sales, and product teams. You’ll play a pivotal role in structuring and negotiating credit facilities, financial products, and capital market transactions, as well as overseeing regulatory matters and risk.

We’re looking for someone with deep fintech and capital markets experience who thrives in fast-paced environments and is excited to work at the intersection of law, finance, and technology.

What you'll do

• Lead all legal matters across Capchase’s global operations, including corporate, regulatory, commercial, and transactional work.

• Partner with our Capital Markets and Finance teams to structure, negotiate, and execute debt facilities and structured finance transactions.

• Own the legal aspects of financial product development, including documentation, compliance, and risk assessment.

• Support the go-to-market team with customer agreements and financing documents.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team on legal, regulatory, and strategic matters.

• Develop and implement internal processes for managing contracts, compliance, and legal risk.

• Manage relationships with external counsel across geographies and specialties.

• Monitor and respond to developments in financial regulation, licensing, and data privacy.

• Build and lead a high-performing legal team over time.

What we're looking for

• 7+ years of legal experience, with a mix of top-tier law firm and in-house fintech or financial services experience.

• Significant experience structuring and negotiating credit facilities and/or structured finance transactions. Direct experience in equipment financing is a bonus.

• Familiarity with fintech regulation, including lending, securities, and payments.

• Clear, concise communication style with strong business judgment.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.

• JD from a top law school and license to practice in the United States.

Bonus points if you

• Have worked at a fintech startup or high-growth company.

• Have experience managing cross-border legal matters.

• Are passionate about building from 0 to 1 and scaling systems for long-term growth.

Our Team

• Work on impactful challenges with a world-class team.

• Remote-first culture with local hubs in NYC, SF and Madrid.

• Competitive compensation, including equity.

• Opportunity to shape the future of fintech and capital markets.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.