Payments Counsel, MEAPAC & Expansion
Remotedxb
Responsibilities
- Support expansion initiatives across MEAPAC, including regulatory feasibility assessments and market entry strategies
- Manage licensing and authorization processes with financial regulators in India, the Middle East, and APAC
- Advise on regulatory frameworks applicable to financial institutions in MEAPAC jurisdictions
- Monitor changes in payment-related laws and advise on product and service adjustments
- Review and negotiate strategic agreements with banks, payment processors, and other regulated entities
- Support government relations and compliance teams with regulatory correspondence
- Manage and collaborate with external counsel across various jurisdictions
Requirements
- 7+ years of legal practice experience, preferably in-house or at a top law firm
- Experience in financial services, specifically regarding payments agreements and product development
- Direct experience with licensing processes and hands‑on interaction with regulators
- In-depth knowledge of Indian payments regulations and industry standards
- Experience managing external counsel and leading cross‑functional legal projects
- AI fluency
- Full professional proficiency in English
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance & Income Protection
- Housing Allowance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Commuter Reimbursement
- Mental Health & Family Forming benefits
- Learning & development benefits
About the Company
Remitly is a leading digital financial services provider for immigrants and their families in over 170 countries around the world, providing secure and reliable ways to manage money across borders.
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