About this opportunity
Play Digital S.A./MODO lists this Legal Counsel opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Tumodo
Business travel is complicated; we make it simple. We’re a global tech startup changing how organizations experience travel. One platform for bookings, expenses, travel policies, approvals, and insights with seamless integration into HR and Finance systems. Tumodo is growing fast by solving what slows teams down - travel friction.
About the Role
Following our growth in other markets, we're now looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to support our expansion into the U.S. market. As Legal Counsel, you'll develop and execute a robust legal strategy that enables compliant entry and expansion into the U.S. market. You'll be at the heart of our legal operations, supporting various aspects of our business with your legal expertise. From drafting contracts and agreements to providing strategic legal advice, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our compliance and success. Reporting to the Global CLO, you'll support legal affairs across corporate, regulatory, and commercial domains.
What You'll Be Doing
Market Entry & Compliance
Guide legal structuring including U.S. entity formation and licensing requirements
Ensure compliance with U.S. federal/state regulations for online travel agencies (OTA), data protection (CCPA), consumer protection, labour, and immigration
Navigate aviation, accommodation, and transportation laws
Contracts & Commercial
Draft and review agreements with U.S. customers, vendors, and partners
Manage NDAs, procurement, SaaS, and platform integration contracts
Corporate Governance & IP
Advise on corporate structure, board operations, and stock/option plans
Manage US trademarks, patents, and technology licensing
Regulatory Affairs & Risk Management
Oversee compliance for anti-trust, ADA, GDPR/CCPA, and tax registrations
Design enterprise risk framework and mitigation policies
Disputes & Litigation
Manage AR/debt collection, legal disputes, settlements, and class action defence
Coordinate with external counsel when needed
Liaise with CFO and other executives for seamless legal advising
Policy & Ethics
Develop global legal policies
Train U.S. staff on key legal matters
What You Bring
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school
Bar membership
3+ years legal experience (international firms, domestic firms, or in-house ideally in travel/OTA, fintech, or SaaS companies)
U.S. business expansion experience - Must understand different legal requirements across states; experience with foreign tech companies entering U.S. market preferred
Strong contract drafting skills - Enterprise SaaS, partnerships, and integrations experience is a plus
Regulatory knowledge - Experience with multi-state regulations and geographical compliance (Knowledge in ADA, FAA, CCPA and Civil Aviation laws is highly advantageous)
Corporate governance experience
Compensation
$110K – $150K. The final compensation is based on work experience, qualifications, interview performance, location and other factors evaluated during the hiring process.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and flexible working arrangements.
Play a key role in shaping the U.S. legal strategy for a high-growth, global SaaS company.
Flexible, cross-cultural, fast-moving team culture.
High-visibility role working directly with company leadership and founding team.
At Tumodo, diversity, inclusion, and open collaboration are at our core. We believe that a team with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences drives both innovation and long-term success.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all walks of life and foster a respectful, supportive work environment where everyone can thrive.
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
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