General Counsel
TabaPay
General Counsel
TabaPay
Instant payment processor with fraud prevention
Who We Are
The world is moving towards instant digital payments and TabaPay is leading the way. We help thousands of Fintechs in the US and Canada instantly move money in and out of accounts and we are actively expanding into other countries. Our customers represent the hottest verticals in the financial service industry such as neobanks, challenger brokers, gaming and wallets. TabaPay is a highly profitable rocketship that processes billions of dollars each year. To learn more visit www.tabapay.com.
TabaBank is seeking an experienced General Counsel to serve as the Bank’s senior legal officer and principal legal advisor to the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, and executive management team.
The General Counsel will be responsible for establishing and overseeing the Bank’s legal framework as it integrates into TabaHoldings and expands its payments-focused banking activities. The role will provide legal advice across bank regulatory matters, corporate governance, payments and merchant acquiring, commercial agreements, affiliate and shared-services arrangements, new products, deposits, third-party relationships, and other matters affecting the Bank.
A central responsibility will be ensuring thatTabaBank operates as a distinct regulated legal entity within the Bank Holding Company structure, with appropriate governance, contractual arrangements, books and records, decision-making authority, and protections around transactions and services involving TabaHoldings, TabaPay, and other affiliates.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience advising an OCC-regulated or other federally regulated bank. Experience with payments, merchant acquiring, card networks, fintech, or sponsor-bank relationships is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
Bank Regulatory & Supervisory Matters
Corporate Governance & Board Support
BHC, Affiliate & Shared-Services Governance
The Bank General Counsel will play a key role in establishing and maintaining the legal framework governing relationships among TabaBank, TabaHoldings, TabaPay, and other affiliates.
Responsibilities include:
A core principle of the role will be ensuring that shared services can provide operational efficiency without diminishing the Bank’s legal accountability, governance, or ability to independently satisfy its regulatory obligations.
Payments, Merchant Acquiring & Network Matters
The General Counsel will provide legal support for TabaBank’s payments business, advising on merchant acquiring, PayFac sponsorship, payment processing, card-network relationships, settlement structures, and funds-transfer systems, including ACH, Fedwire, RTP, and FedNow. The role will oversee key merchant, processor, and network agreements while ensuring legal, regulatory, and risk considerations are appropriately managed across payment operations and settlement activities.
Advise on legal issues arising from settlement timing, chargebacks, refunds, merchant failures, network settlement, prefunding, overdrafts, and payment-related extensions of credit.
Deposits & Banking Products
New Product & Strategic Initiatives
Serve as a required stakeholder in the Bank’s new product approval process.
Commercial Contracts
Oversee the Bank’s material commercial contracting activities, including:
Establish appropriate contracting standards, approval authorities, and legal review requirements.
Partner with Third-Party Risk Management to ensure contracts contain appropriate provisions regarding audit rights, information security, business continuity, regulatory access, subcontractors, data ownership, termination, and other relevant Bank requirements.
Legal Entity, Corporate & Transactional Matters
Privacy, Data & Information Sharing
Partner with Compliance, Information Security, and Privacy personnel regarding:
Ensure that arrangements involving TabaPay or other BHC shared-service providers appropriately protect Bank and customer information while permitting the Bank to meet its legal and supervisory obligations.
Policies & Regulatory Documentation
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Payments Expertise Highly Desired
Direct legal experience with one or more of the following is strongly preferred:
The compensation for this position is $250,000 - $275,000.However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
Benefits
TabaPay offers the following benefits:
EEO Employer: TabaPay is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
TabaPay enables instant payment processing for fintech firms, merchants, and digital platforms. It connects directly to 15 banking partners and 14 networks to move money quickly and securely, handling transaction fees and service charges for its clients. The platform works by giving customers direct access to a wide network of banks and payment rails, enabling fast settlement and reliable processing for use cases like e-commerce, digital wallets, and online marketplaces. TabaPay differentiates itself through broad partner access, emphasis on security with its TabaPay Shield risk-management tools to detect and prevent fraud, and a track record of rapid growth recognized by Deloitte. The company’s goal is to provide fast, secure, and cost-effective payment experiences while supporting clients with strong risk controls and inclusive, diverse teams.
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