Legal Director – Corporate and Capital Markets

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🕒 May 12

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $210k - $250k / year

⏰ Full Time

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🧑‍⚖️ General Counsel

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Tala

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2011

💳 Fintech

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

👥 B2C

Fintech • Artificial Intelligence • B2C

Tala is a fintech company that aims to break down financial barriers for individuals across Kenya, Mexico, the Philippines, and India through its innovative money app. The company provides a suite of financial services, including credit, payments, savings, and transfers, to empower their customers. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, Tala offers personalized financial experiences and creates digital financial identities for users who have been underserved by traditional finance institutions. With a focus on real-time money management, Tala's app simplifies access to instant credit and other financial services for millions, enhancing users' economic power and quality of life.

📋 Description

• Provide expert advice on a range of capital markets transactions in jurisdictions around the globe, including debt financings, loan origination partnerships, forward flows, stablecoin and crypto denominated facilities and other asset-based financings • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including commercial contracts • Assist with corporate governance matters, board management, and ensure compliance with all corporate foundational documents • Provide counsel and assistance with equity management (e.g. administration of cap table and employee options) • Serve as a key legal advisor on major business transactions, including fundraising rounds and joint ventures • Oversee due diligence processes and provide guidance on legal implications of business decisions • Collaborate closely with Finance, Capital Markets, Product and other cross-functional teams to support business objectives and mitigate legal risks • Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the legal department operates efficiently

🎯 Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. • Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state. • 6+ years of legal experience relevant to the role in a law firm or corporate setting. • Proven track record of handling complex commercial transactions • Strong background in capital markets and corporate governance • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced international environment • In-house experience in FinTech and/or working with emerging markets is a plus.