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Senior Legal Counsel

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International Payment Provider
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Remote
senior
about 2 hours ago
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Overview

Seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with expertise in Payments and High-Risk FinTech to manage the legal framework of the company. We are an international payment provider looking for a Senior Legal Counsel who deeply understands Payments, PSP, and High-Risk FinTech.

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-trial work with partners, clients, and acquirers, including issues related to chargebacks, fund freezes, and Visa/Mastercard penalties.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary tied to USD/EUR, plus a flexible bonus system;
  • Fully remote work format;
  • Complex international cases in a rapidly growing business;
  • Payment for professional training, certifications, and industry conferences.

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.
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