Head of Legal

Capchase is on a mission to transform how hardware and software companies sell and get paid, revolutionizing the equipment financing space. Recently named a 2026 Monitor Best Company in Innovation, were recognized for embedding flexible payment terms directly into the sales workflow — helping teams close faster without the friction of a separate financing system.

Were the modern platform for financing leading enterprise solutions: built for direct and channel sales motions, with $2B+ funded, approvals in seconds, and a seamless experience for both sellers and buyers. Backed by leading fintech investors including QED (Nubank, Klarna), 01 Advisors (Tipalti, MasterClass), and SciFi (Stripe, Brex), weve raised $700M+ in equity and debt to fuel our growth.

In just over five years, weve scaled from four co-founders to 80+ Capchasers across 10 markets — supporting thousands of companies globally and processing billions in payment volume.

Since Our Launch In 2020, Weve Achieved Several Milestones

➡ 4K+ software and equipment companies onboarded

🙌 Built a team representing over 15 nationalities

🌎 Active in 10 markets

📈 Top decile YoY growth

👫 Built an awesome culture.

In December 2024 we reached the top of the Installment Payment, BNPL category on G2, #1 in B2B.

Why work with us?

Help accelerate an industry!

At Capchase, we are transforming how software and tech-enabled hardware equipment gets financed, we move and innovate fast. We’re always looking for the brightest minds to join us. We’re a diverse team of 15+ nationalities with a shared passion for helping innovative companies thrive. Join the climb with us!

About The Role

Were hiring a Head of Legal to lead Capchase’s global legal strategy and operations. This is a unique opportunity to serve as a critical thought partner to the leadership team.

In this role, you’ll build and scale the legal function, partnering across capital markets, finance, sales, and product teams. You’ll play a pivotal role in structuring and negotiating credit facilities, financial products, and capital market transactions, as well as overseeing regulatory matters and risk.

We’re looking for someone with equipment financing, fintech and capital markets experience who thrives in fast-paced environments and is excited to work at the intersection of law, finance, and technology.

What Youll Do

• Lead all legal matters across Capchase’s global operations, including corporate, regulatory, commercial, and transactional work.
• Partner with our Capital Markets and Finance teams to structure, negotiate, and execute debt facilities and structured finance transactions.
• Own the legal aspects of financial product development, including documentation, compliance, and risk assessment.
• Support the go-to-market team with customer agreements and financing documents.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team on legal, regulatory, and strategic matters.
• Develop and implement internal processes for managing contracts, compliance, and legal risk.
• Manage relationships with external counsel across geographies and specialties.
• Monitor and respond to developments in financial regulation, licensing, and data privacy.
• Build and lead a high-performing legal team over time.
  
  

What Were Looking For

• 6+ years of legal experience, with a mix of top-tier law firm and in-house fintech or financial services experience.
• Significant experience structuring and negotiating credit facilities and/or structured finance transactions. Direct experience in equipment financing is a bonus.
• Familiarity with fintech regulation, including lending, securities, and payments.
• Clear, concise communication style with strong business judgment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
• JD from a top law school and license to practice in the United States.
  
  

Bonus points if you

• Have worked at a fintech startup or high-growth company.
• Have experience managing cross-border legal matters.
• Are passionate about building from 0 to 1 and scaling systems for long-term growth.
  
  

Why join Capchase?

• Work on impactful challenges with a world-class team.
• Remote-first culture with local hubs in NYC and Madrid.
• Competitive compensation, including equity.
• Opportunity to shape the future of fintech and capital markets.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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