About this role
We're looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team at Pleo. You may also have recently finished your bar exam or be a third year assistant attorney in which case you would be able to continue your education with us.
In this role, you'll help with corporate law, setting up a new governance structure and be part of the Legal team as we scale our legal services at Pleo. If you're excited about corporate governance, financial regulation, assisting with Board meetings, and corporate law and are passionate about creating new structures and shaping them with your own personal touch, then this is the opportunity for you!
What you’ll be doing As a Legal Counsel within corporate law, you will:
Own the corporate governance framework across the group, ensuring compliance with applicable company law, financial regulation, other regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards.
Lead and manage all Board and sub-committee matters, including planning the annual governance cycle, preparing agendas and materials, drafting minutes, and ensuring proper documentation and follow-up on actions.
Advice on corporate law, governance matters, shareholder topics, and structural changes.
Drive corporate housekeeping and entity management across the group, including incorporations, restructurings, capital changes, and maintenance of statutory records.
Partner closely with Finance, Compliance, and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality decision-making materials and clear governance processes.
Continuously improve governance processes and efficiency, ensuring that Board and committee work is structured, transparent, and adding value.
What you bring
You’ll thrive in this role if you have:A strong foundation in corporate and company law, with solid experience in board work, governance frameworks, and shareholder matters.
Hands-on experience supporting Boards and committees, including drafting high-quality board materials and minutes, and advising senior stakeholders.
A structured and detail-oriented mindset, with the ability to manage multiple entities, deadlines, and governance cycles simultaneously.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to engage with senior leadership and Board members in a clear and pragmatic manner.
The ability to balance legal precision with commercial pragmatism, understanding when to escalate and when to propose practical solutions.
Experience in a regulated environment (e.g., financial services, fintech, payments) is a strong advantage.
Who you’ll be working with and reporting to:
You’ll report to our Associate Director, Legal and work closely with our General Counsel and teams in Finance and Compliance. You’ll also have the chance to partner with teams across other departments within Pleo. Our teams are highly collaborative and dedicated to working together for the success of the company.
How you’ll develop in this role In your first 6 months at Pleo, you’ll:
Lead a corporate governance project to drive more efficiency and alignment in the entire group.
Collaborate with our General Counsel to refine governance processes.
Grow your skills within these areas taking on new challenges as the company continues to scale.
We’re committed to helping you develop your career, whether that means taking on bigger projects, stepping into leadership, or acquiring new skills.
Show me the benefits!Your own Pleo card (no more out-of-pocket spending!)
Lunch is on us for your work days - enjoy catered meals or receive a lunch allowance based on your local office 🍜
Comprehensive private healthcare
We offer 25 days of holiday + your public holidays
For our Team, we offer both hybrid and fully remote working options
Option to purchase 5 additional days of holiday through a salary sacrifice
We use MyndUp to give our employees access to free mental health and well-being support with great success so far ❤️🩹
Paid parental leave - we want to make sure that we're supportive of families and help you feel that you don't have to compromise your family due to work 👶