Senior Legal Counsel
Role in brief
An international payment provider is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel with a focus on Payments and High-Risk FinTech. This role involves managing legal frameworks and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Candidates with relevant legal experience in high-risk sectors should apply.
About the role
The Senior Legal Counsel will oversee the legal aspects of payment licenses and ensure compliance with international regulations. This includes monitoring legislative changes and developing contracts with various stakeholders in the payments ecosystem.
Success in this role requires a deep understanding of payment systems and the legal intricacies of high-risk sectors such as iGaming and cryptocurrency. The position offers the chance to work on complex international cases in a fully remote environment.
Who this role suits
- Legal professionals with 3–4+ years of experience in Payments or High-Risk FinTech.
- Candidates who are detail-oriented and can navigate complex regulatory environments.
- Individuals comfortable with negotiation and contract preparation in English.
From the employer
What You Will Do:
- Support the acquisition and maintenance of payment licenses (MSB, EMI, MiCA, PCI DSS, Visa/Mastercard) in various jurisdictions;
- Monitor changes in international legislation (MiCA, PSD2/PSD3, AMLD);
- Develop, review, and approve contracts with merchants, acquiring banks, payment systems, liquidity providers, and technical vendors;
- Conduct legal assessments and structuring of new merchants, products, and business models in the High-Risk segment (iGaming, Crypto, FX, etc.);
- Facilitate interactions with banks and PSPs, including preparing KYB packages for opening settlement and correspondent accounts;
- Participate in the development of AML/KYC and sanctions policies, interact with MLRO and regulators;
- Support external audits;
- Handle claims and pre-litigation work with partners, clients, and acquirers, including chargebacks, fund freezes, and Visa/Mastercard penalties.
What Is Required:
- 3–4+ years of experience as a Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel specifically in Payments, PSP, EMI, or High-Risk FinTech;
- Deep understanding of payment architecture, Visa/Mastercard, chargebacks, rolling reserve, and merchant accounts;
- Practical experience with international regulations: PSD2, AMLD5/6, FCA, CySEC, etc.;
- Deep understanding of the specifics and risks of High-Risk verticals;
- English C1/C2 — fluent negotiation, contract preparation, and communication with regulators in English.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary tied to USD/EUR, + flexible bonus system;
- Fully remote work format;
- Complex international cases in a rapidly growing business;
- Payment for professional training, certifications, and industry conferences.
Questions about this role
Is this position remote?
Yes, the role is fully remote.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates should have 3–4+ years of experience as a Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel in relevant sectors.
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