Key responsibilities
Act as an administrative partner to the General Counsel and legal leadership team, proactively identifying priorities, roadblocks, and opportunities for efficiency.
Manage and prioritize projects, including administrative support services such as budget administration, expense reports, planning and coordination of multiple presentations, document preparation, and maintenance of calendars.
Coordinate board- and committee-related activities and legal team meetings, including schedules, meeting logistics and alignment with internal and external participants.
Maintain confidential legal, compliance, and corporate governance information and handle sensitive matters with exceptional judgment and trustworthiness.
Support compliance tracking, records maintenance, and internal legal process management as needed.
Lead cross-functional coordination with legal, finance, HR, operations, communications, and other corporate functions to ensure priorities are executed accurately and on time.
Gather information, organize data, and present options to facilitate informed decision-making by the General Counsel and senior legal leaders.
Prepare and review executive presentations, memos, reports, legal and compliance-related materials, and board/committee documents while managing confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment.
Support enforcement of billing guidelines, review of outside counsel accruals, and auditing of law firm invoices before GC approval.
Log, track, and route time-sensitive subpoenas & service of process matters.
Prioritize and manage the General Counsel's schedule to maximize productivity, responsiveness, and impact.
Coordinate complex domestic and international travel, ensuring seamless logistics while coordinating with internal and external partners.
Coordinate planning and execution of board and committee meetings, legal team meetings, executive and legal team offsites, and other high-impact engagements, including room setup, technology, catering, materials, attendee coordination, and follow-through.
Facilitate communication with professionalism, urgency, and discretion to ensure General Counsel and governance priorities are executed.
Serve as a polished and trusted point of contact for the Board of Directors, senior executives, internal teams, external counsel, advisors, and other external stakeholders.
Exercise sound judgment when handling confidential communications, sensitive legal matters, and governance-related interactions.
Project Management/Strategic Support:
Travel and Event Planning
Stakeholder & Relationship Management:
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of executive C-Level support, or 10+ years of relevant experience.
Experience supporting a General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Secretary, or other C-Suite level executive in a complex organization.
Strong business acumen, with the ability to anticipate challenges and drive solutions with speed and accuracy.
Tech-savvy mindset, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Outstanding communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels, including senior executives, board members, and external advisors.
Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, sensitive timelines, and competing deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Polished executive presence, expedient follow-through, and the ability to represent the General Counsel's office with credibility and professionalism.
Exceptional discretion, integrity, and judgment in handling confidential legal, compliance, and corporate governance information.
Occasional travel in support of key company events and governance-related activities.
Prior public company board support experience, including interaction with board directors and coordination of board meeting logistics.
Familiarity with board materials, board portals, legal department processes, compliance-related documentation, and records retention practices.
Experience with Ironclad (or other CLM) and Legal Tracker (or similar e-billing software).
Preferred
Benefits
- 100% Company-funded Health and dental and vision discount plan for employees and immediate family members.
- Life insurance.
- Phone finance, Headphone, home office equipment and wellness perks.
- 30 days of Christmas bonus
- 20 days paid Vacation
- 50% Vacation premium
- 13% Saving funds
- $2,000 MXN monthly grocery coupons
- $2,000 USD annual Co-working Travel perk
- $2,000 USD annual Professional Development perk
- Catered lunches
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of executive C-level support experience, or 10+ years of relevant experience
- Experience supporting a General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, Corporate Secretary, or other C-suite executive in a complex organization
- Strong business acumen and ability to anticipate challenges and drive solutions with speed and accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Outstanding communication and collaboration skills with senior executives, board members, and external advisors
- Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, sensitive timelines, and competing deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Polished executive presence, expedient follow-through, and professional representation of the General Counsel's office
- Exceptional discretion, integrity, and judgment when handling confidential legal, compliance, and corporate governance information
- Prior public company board support experience, including interaction with board directors and coordination of board meeting logistics
- Familiarity with board materials, board portals, legal department processes, compliance documentation, and records retention practices
- Experience with Ironclad or another contract lifecycle management system
- Experience with Legal Tracker or similar e-billing software
- Occasional travel in support of key company events and governance-related activities
PayJoy Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PayJoy and has not been reviewed or approved by PayJoy.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered market‑aligned for senior U.S. technical roles, and public salary bands help candidates benchmark and align expectations. Feedback suggests this transparency supports confidence that offers are competitive for role and location.
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Healthcare Strength — Company‑paid basic medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage is emphasized as a standout element versus many startups. Feedback suggests this reduces out‑of‑pocket burden and strengthens the core benefits foundation.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and flexible hours are highlighted alongside dedicated time off. Feedback suggests these family‑oriented policies enhance the perceived completeness of the package.
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What We Do
PayJoy's mission is to deliver access to credit to the next billion people in emerging markets worldwide. Our unique mobile security technology gives customers the ability to afford their first smartphone on credit, using the phone itself as collateral, and then provides further access to credit to help weather life's unexpected financial surprises and climb the ladder of economic well-being. Founded in 2015, today PayJoy has reached millions of customers in a dozen countries around the globe, including Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, India, Kenya, and South Africa, and is on a strong growth path with support from major industry partners to bring credit to the next billion emerging consumers.
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