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full-timeSenior Counsel, Risk
Brex · San Francisco, California, United States
Brex is an intelligent finance platform that provides corporate cards, banking, spend management, bill pay and travel software to companies operating in over 200 markets. Its AI‑native automation helps customers eliminate manual expense and accounting work so they can focus on growth. The Legal team at Brex advises the business on risk, protects the company, handles external negotiations and regulator interactions, and supports responsible growth in a highly regulated environment. As a Senior Counsel, Risk (internship) you would be the primary legal contact for disputes, incidents, collections and regulatory matters. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include managing pre‑litigation issues such as demand letters and early case assessments, leading the resolution of account and funds ownership disputes, overseeing collections on delinquent commercial card and lending balances, handling bankruptcy proofs of claim and stay compliance, serving as the legal lead on security or operational incidents from intake through remediation, and preparing responses to regulatory inquiries, examinations and subpoenas in partnership with Compliance and bank partners. You would work closely with Compliance, Risk, Operations and Product teams to drive resolution and ensure privilege is maintained. The role suits candidates with a JD, bar admission, and experience in dispute resolution, collections, bankruptcy or regulatory matters—preferably within financial services or fintech—who possess strong analytical, communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
Why join us Brex is the intelligent finance platform that enables companies to spend smarter and move faster in more than 200 markets. By combining global corporate cards and banking with intuitive spend management, bill pay, and travel software, Brex enables founders and finance teams to accelerate operations, gain real-time visibility, and control spend effortlessly. Brex’s AI-native automation and world-class service eliminate manual expense and accounting tasks for customers so they can focus on what matters most. Tens of thousands of the world's best companies run on Brex, including DoorDash, Coinbase, Robinhood, Zoom, Plaid, Reddit, and SeatGeek. Working at Brex allows you to push your limits, challenge the status quo, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We’re committed to building a diverse team and inclusive culture and believe your potential should only be limited by how big you can dream. We make this a reality by empowering you with the tools, resources, and support you need to grow your career. Legal at Brex The Legal team helps the company grow responsibly, advocating for Brex and for the thousands of growing businesses we serve. We provide strategic advice and guidance to all Brex teams, protect Brex, advise on risk, and represent the company externally, negotiating with partners and interacting with regulators. Reimagining the financial system in a highly regulated environment requires creativity and resourcefulness, and we welcome the challenge. Where you’ll work This role will be based in our San Francisco office. We are a hybrid environment that combines the energy and connections of being in the office with the benefits and flexibility of working from home. We currently require a minimum of three coordinated days in the office per week, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. As a perk, we also have up to four weeks per year of fully remote work! What you'll do As Risk Counsel, you will own the legal response to the moments that matter most: disputes, incidents, collections, and regulatory inquiries. You will be the connective tissue between Legal, Compliance, Risk, Operations, and our product teams when things go wrong, and you will drive them to resolution. Specifically, you will: Manage pre-litigation matters end to end, including demand letters, disputes with customers, vendors, and counterparties, and early case assessment, working with outside counsel where escalation is warranted Lead the legal resolution of account and funds ownership disputes, including competing claims to accounts, deceased or dissolved account holders, business partner separations, and interpleader-adjacent scenarios Oversee the legal side of collections on delinquent commercial card and lending balances, including strategy for escalated accounts, engagement and management of collections agencies and outside counsel, and ensuring collections practices comply with applicable law and our bank partner requirements Manage bankruptcy matters involving Brex customers and counterparties, including proof of claim filings, automatic stay compliance, preference and clawback exposure, and coordinating recovery strategy in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings Serve as legal lead on incidents across the company, from intake through root cause, coordinating cross-functional response and ensuring privilege is appropriately established and maintained Drive remediation programs arising from incidents, including scoping affected customer populations, structuring remediation approaches, and documenting completion Own legal review and strategy for customer outreach connected to incidents and remediations, including notification content, timing, and channel decisions Prepare and manage responses to regulatory inquiries, examinations, and information requests related to incidents, disputes, and remediation matters, in partnership with Compliance and our bank and broker-dealer partners Supervise responses to subpoenas, civil investigative demands, and other third-party legal process served on Brex, including intake, objections, negotiation of scope, coordination of document collection and production, and customer notice where required Build and improve playbooks, escalation frameworks, and reporting so the company handles recurring dispute, collections, and incident types consistently and quickly Advise product, operations, and support teams on reducing dispute and incident risk upstream Requirements Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership in good standing of at least one U.S. jurisdiction 6+ years of experience as an attorney, including at least 3 years focused on one or more of the following: litigation or commercial disputes, creditors’ rights or collections, bankruptcy, regulatory investigations or enforcement, or incident response Experience owning pre-litigation disputes end to end, including demand letters, early case assessment, and deciding when to bring in outside counsel Working knowledge of the r
| Role | Senior Counsel, Risk |
|---|---|
| Company | Brex |
| Location | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-22 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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0/4About Brex
Brex is a finance software platform that provides integrated financial services and software to help businesses manage their operations. The company serves over 35,000 customers, including startups, mid-size companies, and enterprises, as well as ecommerce brands. Its platform offers a suite of tools designed to automate financial workflows, including corporate cards, expense management, bill pay, accounting automation, and banking and treasury services. By utilizing AI-powered controls and integrations, Brex aims to help organizations manage spending, automate manual tasks, and operate globally across more than 120 countries. The platform is designed to support companies through various stages of growth, from initial launch to scaling operations.
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