Senior Legal Counsel
You will own a defined scope independently, with minimal oversight, and be trusted to deliver. Sitting at the intersection of legal and compliance, you'll focus on European payment regulations, external partner contracts, and regulatory frameworks, working closely with the Head of Legal and collaborating with compliance, product, and business teams.
Responsibilities
- Review, negotiate, and prepare comments on inbound contracts from acquirers, liquidity providers, and other external partners
- Own the legal relationship with third-party payment and financial institutions from a contractual standpoint
- Prepare and maintain Terms & Conditions for company products, websites, and applications
- Navigate European payment legislation (EMD2, PSD2, AML/CFT frameworks) and apply it to day-to-day legal tasks
- Support compliance with requirements from payment institutions and financial regulators
- Understand DORA and MiCA frameworks at a conceptual level and go deeper as needed
- Act as a reliable second pair of eyes on legal matters handled by colleagues when needed
- Flag risks proactively and come with proposed solutions
Requirements
- 8+ years in legal roles within European financial institutions, payment companies, or banks
- A degree in law from a reputable university
- Strong grounding in European payment law and regulation
- Experience sitting at the intersection of legal and compliance/AML
- Background in drafting and negotiating contracts with financial counterparties
- Highly detail-oriented and self-sufficient — able to manage their scope independently with minimal oversight
- Experience with crypto would be a sufficient plus
- Fluency in English (written and verbal)
- Practical experience applying AI tools in daily workflows (beyond basic ChatGPT usage)
Benefits
- 22 days annual leave with an additional 6 company days, plus bank holidays
- Comprehensive health insurance plans
- Maternity & Paternity leave support
- Extensive benefits program
- Flexible work schedule and remote work options
- Modern offices and co-working spaces across 6 countries
- Working equipment