Legal Operations Specialist at Tala

About Tala At Tala, we’re applying advanced technology and human creativity to solve what legacy institutions can’t or won't. We are a global financial infrastructure company on a mission to unleash the economic power of the global majority, recognizing that today’s financial infrastructure doesn’t work for most of the world’s population. We’re the first and only platform to combine the intelligence of a credit bureau, the payments execution of a fintech, and the relationship expertise of a bank into one vertically integrated solution. Our platform is powered by an expansive moat of proprietary data and AI/ML decisioning technology, enabling us to deliver instant, reliable liquidity personalized to every customer's needs. Through our flagship credit app, we’ve disbursed over $7 billion in credit to more than 12 million customers across Latin America, Southeast Asia, and East Africa. These customers have leveraged Tala products to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals. Our pioneering work and proven impact have earned us consistent recognition, including being named to: CNBC’s Disruptor 50 for five years. CNBC’s World's Top Fintech Companies for two consecutive years. Forbes’ Fintech 50 list for nine consecutive years. Visionary investors, persuaded by the economic power of the global majority, have committed half a billion dollars in equity and debt to Tala's success. Given the global nature of our team, we operate on a remote-first approach with office hubs in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India. Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala, we’d love to hear from you! Tala is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Global Legal Operations Specialist to join our team. You will be based in Mexico, but you will support Tala’s Global Legal Team. You will empower the legal team with optimized workflows, tools and strategic initiatives. Project management skills, the ability to coordinate among multiple cross-functional stakeholders and work across time zones is critical. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting with corporate documentation, developing efficient workflow processes, managing subsidiaries, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the legal department. What You'll Do • Assist with non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and other contract templates. • Develop and maintain a forms library to streamline the document drafting process; develop playbooks and policies. • Track and analyze outside counsel spend to optimize budget and ensure cost-effectiveness. • Scale the use of contract management and other technology tools to improve departmental efficiency; triage new contract review requests from business departments and assign to legal team for review. • Assist with the preparation, review, and maintenance of corporate documents and records. • Manage and support our subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with local and international legal requirements. • Assist with tracking and responding to customer complaints. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and work across geographic time zones. • Provide support for corporate transactions, including managing data rooms. • Maintain an organized system for tracking and storing legal documents and versioning of policies. What You'll Need • Bachelor's degree Business Administration, Project Management, Industrial Engineering, Law or related field. • Minimum of 3 years of experience in legal operations, corporate governance, or project management. • Proficiency in legal document management systems and Google suite. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously across multiple geographies and time zones. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Fluency in English and Spanish. Our vision is to build a new financial ecosystem where everyone can participate on equal footing and access the tools they need to be financially healthy. We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we’re proud to have a diverse global team that represents a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and experience. We hire talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.