The Legal Director will provide expert legal guidance on global capital markets transactions, corporate governance, and commercial contracts, while supporting business operations and strategic initiatives.
About Tala
Tala is AI-native credit infrastructure for the global majority, combining proprietary risk intelligence with an expanding network of capital and distribution partners to power credit access at scale. Backed by more than $500 million in funding, Tala has distributed more than $7 billion in capital to more than 13 million customers across Africa, Latin America, and Asia—building one of the most robust datasets on thin-file borrowers anywhere in the world. Our mission is simple yet bold: to unleash the economic power of the global majority. We are looking for daring, data-driven leaders passionate about building the trust and credit infrastructure for the global majority.
Our pioneering work and proven impact have earned us consistent recognition, including being named to:
CNBC’s Disruptor 50 for five years.
CNBC’s World's Top Fintech Companies for two consecutive years.
Forbes’ Fintech 50 list for nine consecutive years.
Visionary investors, persuaded by the economic power of the global majority, have committed half a billion dollars in equity and debt to Tala's success.
Given the global nature of our team, we operate on a remote-first approach with office hubs in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India.
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!
We are seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel (Director level) to join our U.S. legal team. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in capital markets, complex commercial transactions, and corporate governance. This individual will play a critical role in supporting the company’s business operations, strategic initiatives, and growth objectives by providing practical, business-oriented legal guidance across a broad range of corporate matters.
What You'll Do
- Provide expert advice on a range of capital markets transactions in jurisdictions around the globe, including debt financings, loan origination partnerships, forward flows, stablecoin and crypto denominated facilities and other asset-based financings
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including commercial contracts
- Assist with corporate governance matters, board management, and ensure compliance with all corporate foundational documents
- Provide counsel and assistance with equity management (e.g. administration of cap table and employee options)
- Serve as a key legal advisor on major business transactions, including fundraising rounds and joint ventures
- Oversee due diligence processes and provide guidance on legal implications of business decisions
- Collaborate closely with Finance, Capital Markets, Product and other cross-functional teams to support business objectives and mitigate legal risks
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the legal department operates efficiently
What You'll Need
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
- 6+ years of legal experience relevant to the role in a law firm or corporate setting.
- Proven track record of 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 and/or working with emerging markets is a plus.
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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