General Counsel

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 that TabaBank 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
Serve as the Bank’s principal legal advisor on applicable banking laws, regulations, and supervisory requirements.
Advise management and the Board regarding OCC requirements applicable to a national bank.
Provide legal guidance regarding Federal Reserve and FDIC requirements applicable to the Bank and its relationship with the BHC.
Interpret regulatory requirements and assess their application to Bank products, activities, and strategic initiatives.
Support regulatory examinations, meetings, and information requests.
Monitor significant regulatory and legal developments affecting the Bank.
Corporate Governance & Board Support
Serve as legal advisor to the TabaBank Board of Directors.
Advise directors and management regarding fiduciary duties, corporate governance, conflicts of interest, and Bank decision-making.
Support the maintenance of Board and committee charters and governance frameworks.
Advise on delegations of authority and management approval structures.
Support the Corporate Secretary function and maintenance of appropriate corporate records.
Ensure appropriate documentation of material Bank decisions.