🌍 Global FinTech Company | Legal Counsel (EMI / Payments / Compliance)

Remote / Full-time

Our company is a leading Electronic Money Institution (EMI), authorised by top regulators including the FCA (UK), FINTRAC (Canada) and MFSA (Malta). We operate in 140+ countries and support clients across 25+ industries, offering modern financial solutions such as multicurrency IBANs, merchant acquiring, and mass payouts — all through one platform and one contract.

We are now looking for a Legal Counsel to strengthen our global legal & compliance function.

⭐ About the Role

As a Legal Counsel, you will ensure our operations comply with international financial regulations and support strategic business growth. You will handle licensing processes, manage regulatory interactions, oversee compliance frameworks, and draft essential legal documentation. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, global, result-driven environment.

🎯 Your Responsibilities

• Lead financial licensing processes across the EU, UK and other regions
• Maintain and open correspondent & operational bank accounts
• Manage complex legal requests from banks, authorities & partners
• Stay updated on all financial regulations (EMI, AML, KYC, PISP, AISP, data protection)
• Update compliance programs in line with regulators’ requirements
• Oversee regulatory reporting, AML audits and governance updates
• Support expansion and licensing into new markets
• Maintain and structure corporate legal documentation
• Develop compliance & governance programs for a group of companies
• Improve policies across KYB, AML, Anti-Fraud & Compliance
• Draft agreements (NDA, MSA, Employment, Loan, Outsourcing, Outstaffing, etc.)
• Communicate directly with regulators, auditors & law firms
• Conduct vendor due diligence and audits
• Report to the CEO and Head of Operations
• Lead crisis response and business continuity processes

🧠 Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years as Legal Counsel / Lawyer in regulated financial companies
• Experience with EU/UK EMI, PI, payment company or banking licensing
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, EU compliance, due diligence & tax basics
• Experience opening international bank accounts & dealing with regulators
• Strong agreement drafting background
• Master's degree in Law
• English — fluent

Nice to Have:

Experience with MFSA, understanding of digital payments, compliance tech, anti-fraud and transaction monitoring.

💼 Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• 🎓 Annual Learning & Development Budget
• 📈 Regular KPI-based Performance Reviews
• 🚀 Transparent Career Path
• Lead role — in 1 year
• Head role — in 2 years
• C-level — in 4 years (for top performers)
• 💡 Innovation Rewards for ideas that drive impact
• 🌴 Paid Vacation with carry-over or compensation options
• 🤒 Paid Sick Leave
• 🗓 Local Public Holidays
• 💳 Flexible payout options (PE or popular e-wallets)

🔎 Hiring Process

1. Application Screening
2. Prescreening Call with Recruiter (40 min)
3. Technical Interview (60 min)
4. Offer & Background Check

If you're ready to join a global team that’s redefining FinTech — we’d love to hear from you. 💼✨

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