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Corpay is currently looking to hire an Interim Legal Counsel to join our Legal team on a fixed-term basis. This role will provide strategic legal support across a broad range of commercial, regulatory, and corporate matters while partnering with business leaders to manage legal risk and enable business growth. The successful candidate will be an experienced legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, global fintech environment and can independently manage complex legal matters with minimal supervision. This position reports to the General Counsel (or designated Legal leader) and collaborates closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Human Resources, Finance, Product, and Operations teams across the organization.
What you'll be doing
The responsibilities of the role will include:
- Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of complex commercial agreements with minimal oversight while balancing business objectives and legal risk.
- Conduct legal and regulatory research, evaluate emerging legislation, and provide practical legal advice to support strategic business decisions.
- Identify, assess, and communicate legal and regulatory risks, providing recommendations that align with Corpay's risk appetite and business objectives.
- Support litigation preparedness, internal investigations, dispute resolution activities, and responses to legal inquiries.
- Review, develop, and maintain legal policies, contract templates, governance documentation, and standard legal processes to improve consistency and compliance.
- Prepare concise legal risk assessments and executive summaries outlining potential impacts, mitigation strategies, and recommended actions.
- Partner with Compliance, Risk, Finance, Product, HR, and business leaders to ensure legal considerations are integrated into operational and strategic initiatives.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior attorneys, legal professionals, and business stakeholders on legal processes, contract standards, and governance requirements.
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness of the Legal function.
- Perform additional legal projects and responsibilities as assigned.
What We Need
Qualifications & Skills
- Juris Doctor (JD), LLB, or equivalent law degree.
- Licensed to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction.
- Significant experience in commercial, corporate, financial services, fintech, or in-house legal practice.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, commercial law, and risk management.
- Experience supporting litigation, investigations, or dispute resolution matters.
- Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to simplify complex legal issues for business audiences.
- Ability to prioritize multiple matters while delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of integrity, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Previous in-house legal experience within a financial services, payments, fintech, or publicly traded organization.
- Experience supporting global business operations across multiple jurisdictions.
- Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms and legal technology tools.
- Experience advising executive leadership on strategic legal and regulatory matters.
How We Work
As an Interim Legal Counsel, Corpay will set you up for success by providing:
- Company-issued equipment
- Comprehensive onboarding and training
- A collaborative and high-performing legal team
- Exposure to complex commercial and regulatory matters
- The opportunity to partner with senior business leaders across a global organization
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Paid annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave annually through the benefits enrolment window
- Pension scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Access to the Gratitudes benefits platform, offering flexible discounts, supermarket savings of 4–5%, and a range of exclusive employee offers
- Free access to LinkedIn Learning, with thousands of courses to support ongoing professional and personal development
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About Corpay
Corpay is a global technology organization that is leading the future of commercial payments with a culture of innovation that drives us to constantly create new and better ways to pay. Our specialized payment solutions help businesses control, simplify, and secure payment for fuel, general payables, toll and lodging expenses. Millions of people in over 80 countries around the world use our solutions for their payments.
At Corpay, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where employees are valued for their diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion strengthen our teams, drive innovation, and support our continued success globally.
As part of our hiring process, offers of employment may be subject to the successful completion of pre-employment screening conducted by an authorized third-party provider, in accordance with applicable laws and Corpay policies. Screening requirements may include employment references, identity verification, criminal record checks, financial or sanctions screening, and other background checks relevant to the role and permitted by local law.
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Learn more about Corpay: https://www.corpay.com
Transparency & Compliance
Equal Opportunity Employer
Corpay is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Corpay is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals are respected and valued for their diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions. If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring
Corpay may use artificial intelligence (AI) and other technology-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, such as application screening, candidate assessment, or interview scheduling. These tools are designed to enhance efficiency, consistency, and fairness throughout the hiring process. AI tools do not make final hiring decisions. All employment decisions involve human review. Corpay is committed to the responsible use of AI, including appropriate oversight and safeguards designed to support fair and unbiased outcomes.
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Pay Philosophy
Corpay is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices. Compensation decisions are based on objective, job-related factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and market benchmarks. Where required by applicable law, salary or compensation ranges will be included in the job posting or provided prior to the interview process, where required by applicable law. Additional compensation elements such as bonuses, incentives, benefits, or variable pay may apply where applicable.
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