Corporate Legal Counsel

Founded in 2005, Payoneer is the global financial platform that removes friction from doing business across borders, with a mission to connect the world’s underserved businesses to a rising global economy. We’re a community with over 2,500 colleagues all over the world, working to serve customers, and partners in over 190 countries and territories. By taking the complexity out of the financial workflows–including everything from global payments and compliance to multi-currency and workforce management, to providing working capital and business intelligence–we give businesses the tools they need to work efficiently worldwide and grow with confidence. Role Summary Location: ArgentinaHybridFull-time As a Corporate Legal & Governance Specialist, you will oversee corporate governance for Payoneer's existing and new entities in the United States region in managing the corporate portfolio. You will work closely with Employment Counsel, HR, and other key stakeholders to ensure compliance with local laws, mitigate risks, and align legal strategies with business goals. What will you do: Business Registrations: Facilitate and manage business registrations with the Secretary of State (SoS). Payroll-Related Registrations: Obtain necessary payroll‑related registrations such as Withholding Tax and Unemployment Insurance in relevant states. Registered Agent Activation: Activate and maintain registered agent services where applicable, ensuring timely tracking and renewals. Workmen’s Compensation and Family Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI): Assist the payroll function in enabling workmen’s compensation and FMLI activations as required. Third‑Party Administrator (TPA) Activation: Support the payroll function in activating TPAs for registered states and coordinate timely statutory payroll return filings. Compliance with Corporate and State Laws: Monitor and ensure compliance with corporate and state legal requirements, including periodic corporate filings (e.g., director changes, share transfers, capital increases) and annual reports. Regulatory Engagement: Manage routine interactions with regulatory authorities, respond promptly to notices, and implement corrective measures to ensure closure. Statutory Registers and Records: Maintain statutory registers, records, and shareholding structures for all assigned entities. Corporate Documentation: Oversee the preparation and management of corporate documents including charters, articles of association, bylaws, and capital‑related matters (e.g., capital changes, injection of funds). Business Licenses and Permits: Track, renew, and ensure the accuracy of business licenses, permits, and other registrations. Intercompany Agreements: Ensure intercompany agreements are established and maintained effectively. Board of Directors Support: Provide comprehensive assistance to the board, including preparing materials for meetings, drafting resolutions, and advising on governance best practices. Service Provider Management: Oversee relationships with local service providers, such as corporate secretary services, ensuring high‑quality deliverables. Compliance Calendar: Develop and maintain a robust compliance calendar to monitor critical deadlines and obligations. Who you are: Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree required Language Proficiency: Excellent communication skills in English Expertise in Corporate Law: Proven experience in corporate law, particularly for private limited liability companies. Experience in Legal Governance: 3+ years of experience in a global firm, with a focus on legal entity governance and regulatory reporting for European and American entities Knowledge of US State and Federal Laws: Strong understanding of legal requirements across different states and federal jurisdictions in the US Cross‑border Communication: Experience liaising with foreign stakeholders and navigating multi‑jurisdictional environments Multi‑National Exposure: Experience working in large‑scale businesses or multinational corporations Vendor and Regulatory Management: Proficiency in managing vendor relationships and handling regulatory notices Compliance and Reporting: Experience maintaining compliance calendars and managing annual report filings Payroll Assistance: Ability to support payroll matters and ensure regulatory compliance #LI-AS7 #LI-Hybrid The Payoneer Ways of Working Act as our customer’s partner on the inside Learning what they need and creating what will help them go further. Do it. Own it. Being fearlessly accountable in everything we do. Continuously improve Always striving for a higher standard than our last. Build each other up Helping each other grow, as professionals and people. If this sounds like a business, a community, and a mission you want to be part of, apply today. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. Payoneer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment no matter your race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please speak to the recruiter managing the role for any adjustments. Decisions about requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case‑by‑case basis. 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