Legal Director, Corporate and Capital Markets

4 weeks, 1 day ago
Full-time
Senior
Finance and Accounting
Tala

Tala

Tala offers a mobile application that integrates digital and cash financial services, enabling users to manage their credit, savings, and overall financial lives seamlessly in one platform.

Banks
251-1K
Founded 2011
$350M raised

Description

  • Provide legal advice on capital markets transactions across global jurisdictions, including debt financings, loan origination partnerships, forward flows, stablecoin and crypto-denominated facilities, and other asset-based financings.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and other legal documents.
  • Support corporate governance matters, board management, and compliance with foundational corporate documents.
  • Advise on equity management, including cap table administration and employee stock options.
  • Serve as legal counsel on major business transactions, including fundraising rounds and joint ventures.
  • Oversee due diligence processes and assess the legal implications of business decisions.
  • Collaborate with Finance, Capital Markets, Product, and other cross-functional teams to support business goals and manage legal risk.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve legal department efficiency.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Active admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
  • 6+ years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate setting relevant to the role.
  • Proven experience 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 is a plus.
  • Experience working with emerging markets is a plus.

Benefits

  • Remote-first work environment with office hubs in Santa Monica, Nairobi, Mexico City, Manila, and Bangalore.
  • Competitive salary of $216,000 to $260,000 per year.
  • Opportunity to work on mission-driven financial inclusion efforts at global scale.
  • A diverse global team with a strong commitment to inclusion.
  • Equal-opportunity hiring regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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