Legal Counsel

About Tala

Tala is on a mission to unleash the economic power of the Global Majority – the 4 billion people overlooked by existing financial systems. With nearly half a billion dollars raised from equity and debt, we are serving millions of customers across three continents. Tala has been named by the Fortune Impact 20 list, CNBC’s Disruptor 50 five years in a row, CNBC’s World's Top Fintech Company, Forbes’ Fintech 50 list for eight years running, and Chief's The New Era of Leadership Award. By creating a unique platform that enables lending and other financial services around the globe, people in emerging markets are able to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals with confidence. Currently, over nine million people across Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India have used Tala products. We have a remote-first approach and offices in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, Philippines; and Bangalore, India. Our team is focused on entrepreneurship, impact, and growth.

Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala, we’d love to hear from you!

About The Role

Tala is seeking a talented lawyer based out of our Manila office to work on a wide variety of legal matters in the Philippines. We are a global team focused on using technology, data, and a customer-centric approach to meet the financial needs of the emerging middle class. The Legal Counsel will work on regulatory, corporate governance and compliance matters, commercial contracts, and other challenges that arise in a global company. You will report to our Lead Counsel in the Philippines and collaborate with our Manila-based business teams.

An ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the financial services space in the Philippines and will be willing to roll up their sleeves to solve problems. You should have accountability for results and the ability to communicate effectively with a broad audience about issues, context, tradeoffs, and decisions.

What You'll Do

• Provide support for compliance matters in the Philippines, including corporate governance and work related to the regulation of digital lenders and data privacy
• Manage Tala’s licensing and registration obligations for existing and future business lines in the Philippines
• Stay up to date on relevant rules and regulations and evaluate how they may affect Tala’s business
• Support contract negotiation and collaborate with business teams to develop effective relationships with partners, contractors and vendors
• Review customer-facing messaging and materials for compliance with required disclosures and consumer protection guidelines

What You'll Need

Our vision is to build a new financial ecosystem where everyone can participate on equal footing and access the tools they need to be financially healthy. We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we’re proud to have a diverse global team that represents a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and experience. We hire talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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