Director of Legal Affairs, U.S. - Remote

Overview

Papaya Global is a rapidly growing, award-winning B2B tech unicorn with an ambitious mission to revolutionize the payroll & payments industry. With over $400M raised from multiple tier-one investors, our innovative technology provides a comprehensive solution for managing global workforces, encompassing everything from hiring and onboarding to managing and paying employees in over 160 countries.

In Short

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal contracts with clients, partners, vendors, and third parties.
• Act as a site manager for the US legal team.
• Advise on payments laws and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Analyze global privacy regulations for alignment with company products.
• Collaborate with various departments on diverse legal issues.
• Provide general corporate law advice as needed.

Requirements

• A New York licensed attorney with 5 years experience as in-house counsel for a Hi-Tech/Fintech company or prominent law firm.
• Proven legal experience in the field of payments and privacy.
• Fluent English (written and oral).
• Attention to detail.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Multi-tasker, self-motivated and persistent.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work in a rapidly growing company.
• Engagement in diverse legal issues across departments.