Senior Program Manager, Legal

Job Description

Remitly is on a mission to transform the lives of immigrants and their families by providing the most trusted financial products and services on the planet. Since 2011, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to immigrants sending their hard earned money home. Today, we are reimagining international payments at scale and building new products to create deeper relationships with our customers and their loved ones across the globe. Join over 2,700 employees across 10 offices who are growing their careers while having a positive impact on people globally.

Remitly is registered as a Money Services Business in the U.S., Canada, EU, United Kingdom, Singapore and Australia. Each of these jurisdictions require, among other items, that Remitly maintain a comprehensive Risk and Compliance Program.

About the Role:

This role will be based in Seattle, WA and will work on a hybrid schedule. We are looking for a Senior Legal Program Manager to support work for expansion, entity management, and other functions within our legal department. You will need to bring a keen legal eye to your work, enjoy finding creative ways to build structure & process, and understand how to operate in a complex and highly regulated space.

You Will:

• Own multiple projects involving global expansion, licensing, regulatory compliance, payments, business development, M&A, treasury, tax, employment/HR, contract management, corporate governance and other teams.
• Look for opportunities to improve processes that will positively affect the legal team and its counterparts and help us scale.
• Provide technical expertise in preparing reports and summaries, creating and maintaining templates, analysis, and management briefings.
• Assist with due diligence, document preparation and execution, and closing and integration for acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
• Assist on corporate compliance matters for Remitly's various US and international subsidiaries.

You Have:

• 5-7 years of paralegal experience or project management experience in the legal space
• Have experience building processes that improve accuracy and efficiency, while still remaining flexible.
• Experience with the nuisances and complexities that come with working in a highly regulated environment
• Experience working alongside senior management and outside counsel.

Our Benefits

• Flexible paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision benefits + 401k plan with company matching
• Company contributions to your HSA or FSA plan, if you choose one
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) available for eligible employees
• Continuing education and corridor travel benefits

Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is typically $116,000- $145,000 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.

Remitly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Remitly. We are committed to nondiscrimination across our global organization and in all of our business operations. Employment is determined based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including a woman's potential to get pregnant, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.

Remitly is an E-Verify Employer

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