Senior Payments Counsel

Job Description:

At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we've tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money, ensuring true peace of mind. Whether it's supporting loved ones back home, growing a business across continents, or pursuing new opportunities abroad, we're not just here to move money— we're here to move our global customers forward.

We're looking for builders, reimaginers, and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology, trust, and transformation. If that’s you and you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career—we invite you to join over 2,800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.

Remitly is hiring a Senior Payments Counsel to draft, help negotiate, and implement agreements with a variety of parties in the remittance payments industry, and to provide regulatory advice to support Remitly's global products and services. You will be a key partner of Remitly's business teams, as you provide expert legal support on complex agreements that allow Remitly to move money around the world on behalf of our customers. You will provide expert legal advice on regulatory compliance, product and service development, and driving cross border expansion and licensing initiatives.

You will have deep experience with commercial agreements, even if those agreements don't necessarily cover payments. We are also looking for a candidate who is able to stay informed of evolving regulatory matters; develop an understanding of Remitly's business; and take on new and exciting work in a fast moving environment, even if it is outside of your prior work experience.

You Will:

• Structure, draft, and negotiate agreements with key commercial partners including banks, payment systems, payment processors, and disbursement partners around the world.

• Provide regulatory guidance to product development, compliance, business, and marketing teams.

• Support and advise the government relations and compliance teams on regulatory engagement matters.

• Monitor and stay current with changes in payment related laws and regulations and advise on any necessary changes to Remitly's products and services.

• Manage and collaborate with external counsel in various jurisdictions as needed.

• Help support the business with other types of legal work, as needed.

You Have:

• 8+ years of total experience as an in-house transactional legal counsel and/or with a top national or international firm.

• Experience in financial services, including advising on payments and technology agreements and product development.

• A strong interest in the fast-moving, ever-changing world of international payments.

• Excellent drafting skills and demonstrated ability in leading complex contract negotiations.

• Ability to advise on cross-functional projects and product development.

• An enthusiastic, pragmatic, and self-motivated attitude.

• The desire to work on high level, complex projects in a fast-pace, high-growth environment.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and apply strong judgment in complex, and ambiguous situations.

The starting base salary range for this position is typically $184,000 - $205,000. In the U.S., Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan. Your recruiter can share more information about medical benefits offered, as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role.

Our comprehensive benefits programs are a cornerstone of your total rewards, meticulously crafted to champion your well-being, ignite your potential, fuel your growth, and ensure you have the time to recharge.

• Flexible paid time off

• Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matching

• Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave

• Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Continuing education and travel benefits

Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation, Together

At Remitly, we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our "Connected Work Culture" fosters dynamic in-person collaboration, where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster. For corporate team members, we have an in-office expectation of at least 50% of the time monthly, typically achieved by coming in three days a week. This creates consistent, meaningful overlap that supports team norms and business needs. Managers also have the flexibility to set higher expectations based on their team’s specific needs. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.

At Remitly, we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.