Lead Counsel, Corporate and Employment

Join to apply for the Lead Counsel, Corporate and Employment role at Taptap Send Join to apply for the Lead Counsel, Corporate and Employment role at Taptap Send Our Mission Reduce inequity by helping immigrants move money home, and become the leading cross-border fintech for emerging markets.Our Mission Reduce inequity by helping immigrants move money home, and become the leading cross-border fintech for emerging markets.The Team Founded by Harvard grads / 3rd-time founders also founded Segovia (successful exit) and Give Directly (

300M revenue, fastest-growing NGO).Top performers from top and varied organizations (e.g., Bain, Bolt, Google, Mc Kinsey, Safe Boda, Uber, Zipline) we like moving fast, and we hire people that do as well.Driven by mission, guided by values (see below) – in deed, not just word.Team as global as the mission,

30 languages from 25 countries (i.e., if you’re interested in learning to make Chicken Moambe, we’re the place).About Us Taptap 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. Read more about the journey in Reid Hoffman’s words or Tech Crunch article Launched in 2019, Taptap is tapping into a transformative shift in global finance : from banks to phones. While this has affected wealthier countries as well, it has been nothing short of a revolution for the emerging markets where the overwhelming majority of population had been unable to access digital finance previously. Taptap Send allows immigrants to send money home instantly and with no feesaving money in the process. With a formal market size of

700B alone, we’ve got a lot more saving to do for our users. Our mission is to reduce inequity by helping immigrants move money home, and become the leading cross-border fintech for emerging markets. And that’s just the beginning...We charge fees for transfers on fixed exchange rate corridors (e.g., XOF, XAF).Our Investors Spark Capital, Canaan, Reid Hoffman, Breyer Capital (Jim Breyer), Unbound (Shravin Mittal), Wamda (Fadi Ghandour), Firstminute Capital, Slow Ventures (Sam Lessin), Helios Partners (Souleymane Ba), Crossbeam Ventures (Ali Hamed), Nikesh Arora, Samih Toukan, and many other context-specific angels Role We are looking for an ambitious legal professional who is excited to take on a broader business leadership role. You will be a key member of our legal team, handling a variety of matters from corporate / financing projects to key commercial contracts, and you'll be able to take on an exciting challenge : leading our People Operations team. This role is perfect for a lawyer who thrives on variety and isn't afraid to step outside their comfort zone. You’ll get hands-on experience with complex legal work in a high-growth environment, while simultaneously developing the people leadership skills.Location : London, New York, Paris or Dubai Responsibilities Advise the business on and manage key projects such as debt / equity financing or expansion into new markets, with the help of external counsel Draft, review, and negotiate key commercial agreements Assist in a variety of other legal areas such as disputes, intellectual property, and employment law as needed Collaborate with the broader legal team to assess and communicate risks, crafting innovative solutions that align business objectives with the evolving legal landscape Proactively identify risks and work with internal and external stakeholders to create actionable strategies Handle complex employee relations matters Requirements Based in one of the locations mentioned above Legally qualified lawyer (any jurisdiction)Ideally, have in-house experience (preferably at a start-up / scale-up)Have strong organizational skills and can autonomously manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment Excited by new challenges and comfortable operating outside your comfort zone An exceptional communicator, able to explain complex concepts simply Capable of holding firm on policies and handling complex situations Excel at identifying root causes of complex problems and designing practical solutions Highly analytical and proficient in Excel Also you are Outgoing - you love speaking to people and enjoy building meaningful relationships Execution Oriented - we have an ‘impact first’ philosophy and a lot to get done. You should be able to take an idea to implementation Mission Oriented - you are passionate about working for a net positive organisation / tech for good Organised - you have a system for how you approach your work that can keep you on track in a scrappy startup environment Driven - you thrive in a fast-paced, target oriented company Taptap Send Values Impact first Team next Accept reality Propose solutions Win with grit Be proactively candid, with yourself and others Love the particular Own it Maybe, even have fun Taptap Send is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualifications, experience and business need. We strongly encourage applications who are members of underrepresented communities to apply.If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. Any information you provide us in this respect will only be used to accommodate your requirements.Note : we recognize imposter syndrome is real - any candidate that does not perfectly fit every characteristic of this role is still strongly encouraged to apply.Taptap Values Impact first Team next Accept reality Propose solutions Win with grit Be proactively candid, with yourself and others Love the particular Own it Maybe, even have fun Taptap Send is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualifications, experience and business need. We strongly encourage applications who are members of underrepresented communities to apply.If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. Any information you provide us in this respect will only be used to accommodate your requirements.Note : we recognize imposter syndrome is real - any candidate that does not perfectly fit every characteristic of this role is still strongly encouraged to apply.Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Taptap Send by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Lead Counsel” roles.Regulatory Lawyer - Global Law Firm - 2 to 4 PQESenior Legal Counsel (Construction / Projects)Urgent Hire : Arabic-Speaking Legal Counsel (MENA Telecom) – Exclusive Role Sr. Legal Counsel (Experience in Crypto Exchange Required)We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.J-18808-Ljbffr #J-18808-Ljbffr