Payments Counsel, MEAPAC & Expansion

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.