Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel For U.S. Market ExpansionTumodo business travel is complicated; we make it simple. We're a global tech startup changing how organizations experience travel. One platform for bookings, expenses, travel policies, approvals, and insights with seamless integration into HR and Finance systems. Tumodo is growing fast by solving what slows teams down - travel friction.About the RoleFollowing our growth in other markets, we're now looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to support our expansion into the U.S. market. As Legal Counsel, you'll develop and execute a robust legal strategy that enables compliant entry and expansion into the U.S. market.You'll be at the heart of our legal operations, supporting various aspects of our business with your legal expertise. From drafting contracts and agreements to providing strategic legal advice, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our compliance and success.Reporting to the Global CLO, you'll support legal affairs across corporate, regulatory, and commercial domains.What You'll Be DoingMarket Entry & ComplianceGuide legal structuring including U.S. entity formation and licensing requirementsEnsure compliance with U.S. federal/state regulations for online travel agencies (OTA), data protection (CCPA), consumer protection, labour, and immigrationNavigate aviation, accommodation, and transportation lawsContracts & CommercialDraft and review agreements with U.S. customers, vendors, and partnersManage NDAs, procurement, SaaS, and platform integration contractsCorporate Governance & IPAdvise on corporate structure, board operations, and stock/option plansManage US trademarks, patents, and technology licensingRegulatory Affairs & Risk ManagementOversee compliance for anti-trust, ADA, GDPR/CCPA, and tax registrationsDesign enterprise risk framework and mitigation policiesDisputes & LitigationManage AR/debt collection, legal disputes, settlements, and class action defenceCoordinate with external counsel when neededLiaise with CFO and other executives for seamless legal advisingPolicy & EthicsDevelop global legal policiesTrain U.S. staff on key legal mattersWhat You BringJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law schoolBar membership3+ years legal experience (international firms, domestic firms, or in-house ideally in travel, fintech, or SaaS companies)U.S. business expansion experience - Must understand different legal requirements across states; experience with foreign tech companies entering U.S. market preferredStrong contract drafting skills - Enterprise SaaS, partnerships, and integrations experience is a plusRegulatory knowledge - Experience with multi-state regulations and geographical compliance (Knowledge in ADA, FAA, CCPA and Civil Aviation laws is highly advantageous)Corporate governance experienceNice-to-HaveFamiliarity with MENA/EMEA legal landscapeBi-lingual or MultilingualExperience with data regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA)Experience or knowledge in Labor LawWhat We OfferCompetitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and flexible working arrangements.Play a key role in shaping the U.S. legal strategy for a high-growth, global SaaS company.Flexible, cross-cultural, fast-moving team culture.High-visibility role working directly with company leadership and founding team.At Tumodo, diversity, inclusion, and open collaboration are at our core. We believe that a team with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences drives both innovation and long-term success.As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all walks of life and foster a respectful, supportive work environment where everyone can thrive.