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Senior Corporate Counsel, Payments

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Remitly

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be an England/Wales qualified lawyer with 8+ years’ experience in-house and at law firms, strong knowledge of payment regulations, and have managed legal projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • You will manage commercial agreements, advise on payment regulations, support cross-border initiatives, monitor legal changes, and collaborate with external counsel on global compliance.

Requirements

  • Qualifications to practice as an England and Wales qualified lawyer (or EU equivalent) with 8+ years - preferably including both in-house counsel and top national or international law firm experience;
  • Experience in a highly regulated industry with financial regulatory and e-commerce legal requirements, including advice on payments and technology agreements;
  • An in-depth knowledge of UK payments / e-money regulations (and/or EU equivalent) and industry standards as well as experience in advising on regulatory issues on a multi-jurisdictional basis. Experience of the payments regulatory environment in other jurisdictions such as Africa is also strongly preferred;
  • Experience working with regulatory agencies and managing external counsel;
  • Demonstrated ability of leading cross functional legal projects and ability to implement programmes of regulatory change in a fast pace, high growth environment; and
  • A practical and self-motivated attitude, being happy to work on high level, complex projects.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver strategic commercial agreements with partners (including banks and payment processors) as well as providing legal advice and support for global projects
  • Advise on payment services and related regulatory issues applicable to the Remitly business including the support of cross border expansion initiatives
  • Support and advise the business, Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Compliance and other internal teams on regulatory engagement matters
  • Monitor and stay current with changes in payment related laws and regulations and advise on any necessary changes to Remitly's products and services
  • Manage and collaborate with external counsel in various jurisdictions to develop solutions on global regulatory matters that meet Remitly business requirements

FAQs

What is the location of the Senior Corporate Counsel, Payments position?

The position is based in London.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must be qualified to practice as an England and Wales lawyer (or EU equivalent) with 8+ years of experience, preferably including both in-house counsel and top national or international law firm experience.

What type of experience is preferred for applicants?

Experience in a highly regulated industry with financial regulatory and e-commerce legal requirements, including advice on payments and technology agreements, is preferred.

Will the role involve working with external counsel?

Yes, the role will involve managing and collaborating with external counsel in various jurisdictions.

What kind of agreements will the Senior Corporate Counsel need to deliver?

The role involves delivering strategic commercial agreements with partners, including banks and payment processors.

What responsibilities will the Senior Corporate Counsel have concerning regulatory compliance?

The role includes advising on payment services and related regulatory issues, supporting cross-border expansion initiatives, and monitoring changes in payment-related laws and regulations.

What benefits does Remitly offer to its employees?

Benefits include paid vacation days, health insurance, commuter benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), mental health and family-forming benefits, and continuing education and corridor travel benefits.

Is Remitly an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Remitly is committed to nondiscrimination and celebrates diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Will the position require working on high-level, complex projects?

Yes, the successful candidate will need to have a practical and self-motivated attitude and be willing to work on high-level, complex projects.

What is the primary focus of this role?

The primary focus is on providing expert legal support on payment agreement negotiations, regulatory compliance, product and service development, and cross-border expansion initiatives.

We are united through our mission - to tirelessly deliver on our promise to immigrants sending money across the world.

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Remitly is a company that provides digital remittance services, enabling individuals to send money internationally in a safe, convenient, and cost-effective manner. Their ultimate mission is to transform the lives of immigrants and their families by providing them with financial inclusion and empowerment. Remitly's purpose is to create a global financial system that is more inclusive, accessible, and fair, allowing people to seamlessly send and receive money across borders, bridging the gap between loved ones and promoting economic opportunities worldwide.

Benefits

  • Continuing Education or Travel Stipend

    Spend up to $1,000 per year on costs related to continuing education or on travel to countries Remitly serves, allowing you to gain insights to our customer’s journeys.

  • Office Culture

    All of our office spaces offer our employees a place to collaborate and celebrate. With locally sourced artwork and vibrant designs, they create an environment that all can enjoy.

  • Flexible PTO, Schedules and Leaves

    Fill your cup up outside of work and take advantage of our generous paid time off policies, leave policies, and flex working hours to ensure you are able to meet the demands of life outside of work.

  • DEI Learning Opportunities

    Tap into the learning routines, resources and affinity groups Remitly provides to help you further your own DEI journey.