Principal Paralegal - Entity Management & Global Expansion

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:

We are looking for a Principal Corporate Paralegal to support work for expansion, entity management, and other functions within our legal department. You may also support our corporate governance program more broadly, including as needed with SEC filings and equity plan administration. You will need to bring a keen legal eye to your work, enjoy finding creative ways to build scale, structure, and process, actively use AI and explore means of driving greater AI adoption for your team, and understand how to operate in a complex and highly regulated space.
 

This role will be based in Seattle, WA and will work on a hybrid schedule, working 3+ days a week out of our headquarters.

You Will:

• Own multiple projects involving global expansion, licensing, regulatory compliance, payments, business development, M&A, treasury, tax, employment/HR, contract management, corporate governance and other verticals.
• Look for opportunities to improve processes that will positively affect the legal department and its counterparts to help us scale.
• Assist with counterparty due diligence, document preparation and execution, and closing and integration for acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
• Assist on corporate compliance matters for Remitly's various domestic and international subsidiaries.
• Assist with maintaining corporate books and records.
• As needed, help prepare and submit SEC filings, manage equity plan administration matters, and support disclosure control and audit processes.

You Have:

• 8+ years of paralegal experience, ideally at a major law firm and/or in-house.
• Experience building processes that improve accuracy and efficiency, while still remaining flexible.
• Deep familiarity with AI-native and adjacent tools and means of driving scale for broad enterprises.
• Experience working alongside senior management and outside counsel.
• A base level of exposure to SEC filings and requirements.
• An ability to operate in fast-paced and often ambiguous environments, being comfortable making decisions independently.

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. Your recruiter can share more information about medical benefits offered, as well as other financial benefits and total compensation components offered with this role.

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 and travel benefits

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. For corporate team members, we have an in-office expectation of at least 50% of the time monthly, typically achieved by coming in three days a week. This creates a consistent, meaningful overlap that supports team norms and business needs. Managers also have the flexibility to set higher expectations based on their team's specific needs. 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.