Full Time Counsel

At Remitly, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their money wherever life takes them. Since 2011, we've tirelessly delivered on our promise to customers sending money globally, providing secure, simple, and reliable ways to manage their money, ensuring true peace of mind. Whether it's supporting loved ones back home, growing a business across continents, or pursuing new opportunities abroad, we're not just here to move money— we're here to move our global customers forward.We're looking for builders, reimaginers, and global thinkers who want to work at the intersection of technology, trust, and transformation. If that's you and you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career—we invite you to join over 2,800 passionate Remitlians worldwide who are united by our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders.You will advise on securities regulation and compliance, equity administration, entity management and regulatory compliance, capital markets transactions, M&A, and international expansion, among other things. You will report to our Director, Legal and work with dynamic colleagues and partners both in the United States and across the globe. You will also be part of a supportive, and close knit business group, establishing a world-class legal function for a fast-growing financial services company. It is a hybrid role, with a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in office requirement.You Will:Advise on corporate governance and securities laws workflows, including as relates to periodic SEC disclosures, board and committee processes and functions, and compensation and employee benefit plan matters.Provide legal support to a broad set of clients and stakeholders on matters such as expansion, entity maintenance, equity administration, M&A, corporate finance transactions, and intercompany agreements.Look for opportunities to improve processes that will positively affect the Legal department and its counterparts to help us scale.Be comfortable advising teams on unclear areas of the law and interpreting and applying the law in new contexts.Translate legal advice into actionable guidance for cross-functional and business teams.Assist and work with outside counsel to obtain legal advice in multiple jurisdictions. 3 or more years of experience practicing either in-house or at a law firm with a focus on corporate governance or securities.Experience in corporate governance, entity management, securities regulation, equity administration, M&A, capital markets transactions, and corporate finance.Exposure to cross-border workflows and engaging with international counsel and stakeholders.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.Flexible paid time offHealth, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matchingPaid parental, medical, military and family care leaveMental Health & Family Forming BenefitsEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Continuing educationOur Connected Work Culture: Under the Company's current hybrid-work expectations, employees in this position work onsite Tuesday through Thursday each week. Additional onsite attendance may be required based on business needs, and the Company may modify its hybrid-work expectations from time to time. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.Remitly is an E-Verify EmployerAt Remitly, we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.SummaryLocation: Seattle, Washington United StatesType: Full time