Legal Counsel
AI FoundationFull Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
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The role will be located in New York and reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer.
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The role requires being a seasoned, strategic, business-minded lawyer with excellent judgment, proactive and collaborative nature, strong social and communication skills, and knowledge of financing principles for negotiating and drafting partnership agreements.
Pagaya fosters a dynamic environment in a rapidly expanding global fintech company, emphasizing collaboration across Business, Technology, Capital Markets, Risk, and Compliance teams, passion for business growth, and building strong working relationships at all levels.
A strong candidate is a self-starting, business-minded lawyer excited by legally complex global fintech challenges, with comprehensive understanding of Pagaya’s core business and ability to provide both strategic support and detailed legal advice to product, marketing, and other teams.
AI-driven asset management for institutions
Pagaya specializes in managing institutional money through the use of artificial intelligence. The company focuses on the asset management market, particularly in creating asset-backed securities (ABS). Its products work by utilizing advanced machine learning and big data analytics to identify profitable opportunities in complex financial markets. By collaborating with tech-enabled firms, Pagaya enhances its understanding of consumer behavior, which is crucial for credit markets. Unlike its competitors, Pagaya actively manages ABS with AI, offering a distinct advantage to institutional investors. The company's goal is to issue and manage ABS effectively, as evidenced by its achievement of over $1 billion in ABS issuance within a year and a half, showcasing its growth and capability.