Counsel, Corporate

Remitly, Inc.; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off

Health, dental & vision + 401k with 2%

Parental, medical & family care leave

Mental Health & Family Forming

ESPP

Continuing education

Job summary

Remitly, Inc. is seeking a Counsel, Corporate to advise on corporate governance, securities, equity administration, and regulatory compliance. You will support M&A, capital markets transactions, and international expansion, reporting to the Director, Legal, with a hybrid Seattle, WA in-office requirement.

The role emphasizes building a world-class legal function in a fast-growing fintech, leveraging cross-border collaborations and AI-enabled processes.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent required and admission to a State Bar (WA/CA/NY preferred).
• 3+ years of experience 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.
• Deep familiarity with AI-first and adjacent tools and means of driving scale for broad enterprises.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced and often ambiguous environments, making decisions independently.
• Desire to collaborate and work as part of a global team.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate governance and securities laws workflows, including periodic SEC disclosures, board and committee processes, and compensation and employee benefit plans.
• Provide legal support on expansion, entity maintenance, equity administration, M&A, corporate finance transactions, and intercompany agreements.
• Identify process improvements to scale the Legal function and related teams.
• Advise teams on unclear areas of law and apply it in new contexts.
• Translate legal advice into actionable guidance for cross-functional teams.
• Assist outside counsel and regulators as needed and handle internal audit inquiries.
• Collaborate with internal partners to drive cohesive cross-border initiatives.
• Learn and succeed in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Skills

Legal experience

Corporate governance

Securities regulation

Cross-border workflows

AI tools familiarity

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

Job Description:

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.

About the Role:

Remitly is looking for a Counsel, Corporate to advise on a broad range of corporate governance matters. 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. You will be located in Seattle, WA. 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. If necessary, assist with interactions with regulators and internal audit inquiries.
• Work collaboratively and develop relationships with internal partners.
• Have the chance to learn and succeed in fast-paced and innovative environment.

You Have:

• J.D. or equivalent.
• Been admitted to, and in good standing with at least one State Bar, preferably Washington, California, or New York.
• 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.
• Deep familiarity with AI-first and adjacent tools and means of driving scale for broad enterprises.
• An ability to operate in fast-paced and often ambiguous environments, being comfortable making decisions independently.
• The desire to collaborate and work as part of a global team.

Compensation Details. The starting base salary range for this position is typically $168,000-$210,000. In the U.S., Remitly employees are shareholders in our Company and equity is part of our total compensation plan.

Our Benefits:

• Flexible paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision + 401k plan with company matching
• Paid parental, medical, military and family care leave
• Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Continuing education

Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation, Together

At Remitly, we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our Connected Work Culture fosters dynamic in-person collaboration, where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster.

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 Employer

At 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.

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