APAC Lead Counsel

at  Taptap Send

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 TechCrunch 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 fee*, saving 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).

REQUIREMENTS

• You are a qualified lawyer with ~5-10 years of practising experience
• You worked in house, ideally in a start-up / scale-up, covering a wide range of legal matters (e.g. commercial and regulatory)
• You have emerging markets experience, ideally within the fintech sector
• You have experience engaging with external stakeholders, such as regulators
• You have experience advising the business on new product or new markets launches
• You are eager to learn new things and roll up your sleeves
• You are based in Dubai and willing to travel as required

ROLE

Join our legal team of 8 lawyers as the Lead Legal Counsel for APAC, reporting to the Head of Legal. In this role, you will take ownership of all legal matters in the APAC region and play a pivotal part in diverse initiatives, including market expansion, product launches, negotiating high-value contracts, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
You will collaborate closely with various business functions, adeptly translating complex legal issues for non-legal audiences while balancing legal and business priorities. As a self-starter, you thrive on stepping out of your comfort zone to drive business growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all legal and regulatory aspects of APAC market expansion, such as licensing applications or acquisitions
• Advise on, develop, and sustain Taptap Send’s legal and regulatory framework, supporting strategic initiatives like new product launches in the region
• Partner cross-functionally to address complex legal and regulatory challenges while ensuring ongoing compliance
• Draft, review, and negotiate key commercial agreements with partners
• 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 for regulatory or licensing matters
• Oversee and lead regulatory audits or examinations within the APAC region
• Assist with any other legal work in the APAC region