Taptap Send group
Regulatory Legal Counsel
Taptap Send group, New York, New York, us, 10261
Our MissionReduce inequity by helping immigrants move money home, and become the leading cross-border fintech for emerging markets.The TeamFounded by Harvard grads / 3rd-time founders, we are top performers from varied organizations (e.g., Bain, Bolt, Google, McKinsey, SafeBoda, Uber, Zipline) who like moving fast and hiring people that do as well. Our team is global, speaking >30 languages from 25 countries.About UsTaptap Send is backed by top VCs (Spark, Canaan, Reid Hoffman, Breyer Capital, etc.), rapidly growing and a great place for those looking for both impact and a fast-paced tech startup environment. Launched in 2019, Taptap is tapping into a transformative shift in global finance: from banks to phones. Taptap Send allows immigrants to send money home instantly and with no fee*, saving money in the process. Our mission is to reduce inequity by helping immigrants move money home, and become the leading cross-border fintech for emerging markets.*We charge fees for transfers on fixed exchange rate corridors (e.g., XOF, XAF).RoleThis position is based in our New York City office. You’ll join our legal team of 6 lawyers as Regulatory / Product Legal Counsel reporting to the Head of Legal. You will play a key role in new product launches, expansion into new markets, and ongoing regulatory compliance.ResponsibilitiesAdvise on, develop and maintain Taptap Send’s regulatory framework and support the company in its strategic expansion initiatives.Lead on the legal and regulatory aspects of new product launches and expansion into new markets (including licensing applications if needed).Work cross-functionally with product, compliance, finance, and infosec teams to tackle complex regulatory challenges and ensure ongoing compliance.Collaborate with the legal team to evaluate and communicate risks and develop solutions to bridge business priorities.Proactively identify risks and collaborate with stakeholders to develop actionable solutions regarding regulatory or licensing matters.Lead or assist with any regulatory audits or examinations.Also you areOutgoing:
You love speaking to people and enjoy building meaningful relationships.Execution Oriented:
You can take an idea to implementation.Mission Oriented:
You are passionate about working for a net positive organization.Organised:
You have a system for your work that keeps you on track in a startup environment.Driven:
You thrive in a fast-paced, target-oriented company.RequirementsYou are a qualified lawyer with ~4-8 years of practicing experience.You have worked in a law firm and in-house, gaining relevant fintech experience (ideally in a startup/scale-up).You understand and can navigate the regulatory frameworks governing financial products and services.You have experience advising the business on product strategy and new product or market launches.You have managed licensing applications and advised on regulatory compliance matters.Taptap ValuesImpact firstTeam nextAccept realityPropose solutionsWin with gritBe proactively candidLove the particularOwn itCreate positive energyMaybe, even have funTaptap Send is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from underrepresented communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We recognize imposter syndrome is real - any candidate that does not perfectly fit every characteristic of this role is still strongly encouraged to apply.
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You love speaking to people and enjoy building meaningful relationships.Execution Oriented:
You can take an idea to implementation.Mission Oriented:
You are passionate about working for a net positive organization.Organised:
You have a system for your work that keeps you on track in a startup environment.Driven:
You thrive in a fast-paced, target-oriented company.RequirementsYou are a qualified lawyer with ~4-8 years of practicing experience.You have worked in a law firm and in-house, gaining relevant fintech experience (ideally in a startup/scale-up).You understand and can navigate the regulatory frameworks governing financial products and services.You have experience advising the business on product strategy and new product or market launches.You have managed licensing applications and advised on regulatory compliance matters.Taptap ValuesImpact firstTeam nextAccept realityPropose solutionsWin with gritBe proactively candidLove the particularOwn itCreate positive energyMaybe, even have funTaptap Send is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from underrepresented communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We recognize imposter syndrome is real - any candidate that does not perfectly fit every characteristic of this role is still strongly encouraged to apply.
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