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Assistant General Counsel

Zip Co Limited
Location
United States
Posted
10 days ago
Department
Legal & Compliance (Group)
Salary
$248k – $260k
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar in good standing
  • 12+ years of corporate law experience within a nationally recognized law firm and/or sophisticated in-house legal team
  • Extensive experience leading complex mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transactions
  • Deep finance expertise supporting structured finance and corporate finance transactions
  • Strong securities law knowledge
Nice to have
  • Experience as in-house counsel at a public fintech, financial services, or payments company, or equivalent advisory experience at a top-tier law firm
What the job really is

The Assistant General Counsel at Zip will serve as a senior legal expert, focusing on corporate law, M&A, and securities compliance. This role involves leading complex transactions, advising executive leadership, and developing scalable legal processes while managing legal risks. The position is hybrid, allowing for both remote work and occasional in-office collaboration in New York City.

Benefits
  • Flexible working culture
  • Incentive programs
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Leading family support policies
  • Company-sponsored 401k match
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the technology stack or tools used in legal processes
  • Role involves significant responsibilities with high visibility and interaction with executive leadership, which may lead to high pressure
  • The position is remote-first but requires occasional in-person gatherings, which may not suit all candidates
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