Legal Counsel

About Tazapay

Tazapay is a leading cross-border payments platform, simplifying how businesses conduct global trade. We provide comprehensive payment solutions for collect, hold and payout to empower businesses of all sizes to scale internationally with confidence, without the need to set up local entities or work with multiple payment partners.

A single account and integration with Tazapay enables merchants to collect via cards and stablecoins globally, and via local payment methods (like UPI, Pix, PromptPay, etc) and Virtual bank accounts in 70+ markets. Tazapays platform also enables merchants to

• manage FX liquidity in 60+ currencies and payout to local bank accounts in 100+ countries.
• Tazapay is licensed in Singapore and Canada, and is backed by leading global investors
• such as Peak XV, RTP Global and PayPal.
• Our mission is to build trust in cross-border commerce by offering a secure, transparent, and efficient payments infrastructure that bridges businesses and customers globally.
• Role Summary

We seek a Legal Counsel with 5-8 years of experience to support contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, and product advisory. The ideal candidate must have a strong grasp of payments regulations, financial services laws, and commercial contracts. Knowledge of GDPR and Indian Data Protection Law is a plus.

You will work closely with product, compliance, and business teams to ensure regulatory alignment, advise on payment solutions, and manage legal risks. The role requires a practical, solutions-oriented approach in a fast-paced environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including payment agreements, SaaS contracts, and partnerships.
• Advise on financial services regulations across multiple jurisdictions and ensure compliance with licensing, AML, and data protection laws.
• Liaise with regulators and external counsel on licensing, compliance matters, and risk mitigation.
• Support product and business teams in developing payment solutions aligned with global regulatory requirements.
• Manage commercial disputes, contract-related claims, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide legal risk assessments and strategic advice on disputes, compliance, and corporate governance.

Qualifications:

• LL.B or equivalent from a recognized institution; LL.M is a plus.
• 5-8 years PQE in fintech, banking, or payments law.
• Strong understanding of payments regulations, financial services laws, and payment products.
• Knowledge of PS Act, PSD2, and global payment frameworks is highly preferred.
• Experience in contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-growing company.

Join our team and let&aposs groove together to the rhythm of innovation and opportunity!

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