We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Legal Counsel with strong experience in fintech, regulatory, and cross-border legal matters. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working independently, supporting multiple departments, and operating in an international English-speaking environment.
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Legal Counsel with strong experience in fintech, regulatory, and cross-border legal matters. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working independently, supporting multiple departments, and operating in an international English-speaking environment.
Minimum 5 years of experience in international companies.
Experience with company incorporations and corporate structuring across multiple jurisdictions.
Experience working with financial licences and regulated environments (Malta, UK, or other EU jurisdictions preferred).
Proven advanced English proficiency (certified level preferred).
Strong attention to detail and persistence when reviewing and drafting English-language legal documentation.
Experience working with task management systems such as Jira or similar platforms.
Exceptional work ethic with a high level of ownership and accountability. Able to work independently and maintain strong responsiveness.
Able to break down high-level goals into actionable tasks and subtasks, operate effectively within mid- to long-term strategic frameworks, and consistently meet deadlines.
Providing legal support and advisory to Compliance, AML/CFT, Anti-Fraud, and operational teams.
Handling GDPR and data protection related requests, assessments, and regulatory compliance matters.
Conducting independent legal research and participating in negotiations/calls with foreign partners, agents, regulators, and service providers in English.
Supporting licensing and regulatory matters (including drafting internal policies and procedures, preparing regulatory documentation, communication with regulators, agents, and external service providers, as well as ongoing regulatory compliance support).
Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements, partnership agreements, and payment services related documentation.
Advising on fintech regulatory frameworks, payment services compliance, and cross-border business operations.
Supporting internal investigations, risk assessments, and implementation of compliance-related controls and processes.
Experience working with financial statements, AML/Compliance reports, and regulatory reporting documentation.
Familiarity and practical experience with DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) requirements and regulatory framework.
Previous experience in fintech, payments, EMI/PI, crypto, or regulated financial institutions.
Understanding of international sanctions frameworks and cross-border regulatory requirements.
Experience communicating with regulators, external auditors, and banking/payment partners.
Team-oriented and encouraging work environment.
Career development opportunity.
Paid vacation & sick leaves.
Corporate English classes.
Paying taxes and conducting private entrepreneurs.
Internal Referral program.
Remote-based work.
CV screening
Initial review of your resume to check basic fit with the role.
Interview with Recruitment Specialist
A short introductory call where you’ll learn about the company, the role, and the next steps.
Test Case
Short task to evaluate your skills and approach to solving real-life cases.
Interview with Hiring Manager
The final interview to discuss your experience, goals, and overall fit within the company.
Job Offer
The final step, where we share the offer details and welcome you to join the company.
