About PalmPay

PalmPay is a leading neobank and fintech platform scaling financial inclusion across emerging markets. With over 40 million users, we are building a digital financial ecosystem that empowers individuals and businesses through accessible, easy-to-use, and rewarding financial services.

Operating in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and the Philippines, PalmPay has been recognized by CNBC as one of the Top 300 Global Fintech Companies and ranked #2 overall and #1 in financial services on the Financial Times’ Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2025 list.

Position Overview

PalmPay is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Manager to support and manage the company’s legal affairs in Bangladesh. This role will be responsible for contract management, legal advisory, regulatory support, dispute handling, and ensuring legal compliance across PalmPay’s fintech operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in corporate and commercial law, exposure to fintech, banking, MFS/PSP, or technology-driven businesses, and the ability to execute legal matters independently while collaborating closely with internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate & Commercial Legal Support

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor, merchant, partnership, and service agreements.
Provide legal advice and support to business, finance, HR, product, and operations teams on day-to-day legal matters.
Ensure contracts and business practices align with applicable laws and company policies.

Regulatory & Compliance Support

Support compliance with applicable Bangladesh laws, regulations, and guidelines relevant to fintech, MFS/PSP, data protection, and consumer protection.
Assist in regulatory communications and documentation with authorities such as Bangladesh Bank, MRA, NBR, and other government bodies.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise management on potential business impact.

Dispute Management & Risk Mitigation

Handle legal disputes, claims, notices, and litigation matters, coordinating with external law firms where required.
Identify legal risks and propose practical risk mitigation strategies to protect the company’s interests.
Support internal investigations and compliance reviews when necessary.

Legal Governance & Documentation

Maintain proper legal documentation, contract repositories, and compliance records.