Legal Counsel (FinTech, EMI)

Posted 10 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Moldova
Remote
Mid level
Fintech • Payments • Software • Financial Services
The Role
As Legal Counsel, you will ensure compliance with international financial regulations, handle complex legal inquiries, draft legal agreements, and oversee licensing processes for the company.
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PayDo, a leading Electronic Money Institution (EMI) authorised by the FCA in the UK, FINTRAC in Canada, and MFSA in Malta, operates in 140 countries and over 25 industries. Offering multicurrency IBANs, merchant solutions, and mass payment options, PayDo provides premium and convenient payment services. With all features available through one platform and contract, PayDo is a preferred solution for local and international payments. 

As a Legal Counsel, you will leverage your expertise in international financial regulations to ensure the company's operations adhere to all relevant legal standards. You will be responsible for handling complex legal inquiries from regulatory bodies and financial institutions, and drafting and reviewing a wide array of legal agreements.

Your regular tasks

  • Drive and be in charge of financial licensing processes in the EU, UK and other regions
  • Maintain and open a correspondent and operational bank account(s)
  • Deal with complex legal requests and RFIs (banks, authorities)
  • Stay abreast of all applicable financial regulations, including banking, EMIs, PISPs, AISPs, anti-money laundering (AML), know your customer (KYC), and data protection laws and implement necessary changes
  • Update compliance programs according to the requirements of the company regulators
  • Be in charge of regulatory reporting, AML and other relevant audits
  • Be in charge of company governance policies and regulatory responsibilities updates
  • Be in charge of the licensing process during the expansion to the new regions
  • Record keeping and structuring of the company's relevant documentation and information
  • Develop and implement corporate compliance and governance programs applicable to the group of companies
  • Improve company policies according to applicable regulatory standards across KYB, AML, Anti-Fraud and compliance functions
  • Draft agreements, such as NDA, MSA, Employment Agreement, Outsourcing agreement, Loan Agreement, Outstaffing Agreement, etc
  • Serve as a primary liaison for correspondence with local law firms, auditors, and regulators
  • Conduct audits before relationships with third-party vendors, service providers, financial providers, banks, payment systems and partners
  • Report regularly to the CEO and head of operations on regulatory issues and/or proposals
  • Lead the response to crises and emergencies, maintaining business continuity and minimising risks

Skills & expectations

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Legal Counsel/ Legal Advisor/Lawyer position in regulated companies, with a track record of acquiring and maintaining EU/UK EMI, bank, payment companies or PI licenses
  • Understanding of international corporate law, general tax principles, due diligence for corporate entities, and EU licensing and compliance principles
  • Proven experience in enhancing company compliance with regulatory obligations, ideally having worked in organisations that transitioned from startup to established enterprise levels
  • Experience opening international bank accounts, correspondent bank accounts, and communication with regulators
  • Experience drafting agreements, such as NDA, MSA, Employment Agreement, etc
  • Experience dealing with audits, correspondent and corporate bank accounts, etc
  • Fluent level of English proficiency, Fluent Ukrainian or Russian 
  • Master's degree in law

As a plus

  • Knowledge of the regulatory framework in Malta or experience working with the MFSA
  • Familiarity with the legal aspects of digital payments, anti-fraud measures, and transaction monitoring

We work in a result-driven culture. You will fit in if you:

  • Own your work with no excuses.
  • Take initiative and act before being told.
  • Deliver results that make a real impact.
  • Solve problems quickly with practical solutions.

What we offer:

  • Annual Learning & Development Budget – invest in your growth with dedicated funds for courses, training, and certifications.
  • Regular Performance Reviews Based on KPIs – for your professional growth.
  • Transparent career growth – with opportunities to achieve Lead roles within 1 year, Head roles in 2 years, and even C-level within 4 years, based on exceptional performance.
  • Innovation Financial Rewards – share your ideas through our PayDo Ideas Hub and earn extra bonuses.
  • Paid Vacation – with the flexibility to transfer unused days to the next year or receive compensation.
  • Paid Sick Leave – available to cover medical needs and emergencies.
  • Public Holidays tailored to your country’s calendar.
  • Flexible Payout Options – PE accounts or popular e-wallets.

Become part of a global team redefining FinTech. Your expertise, passion, and ideas will shape the future of payments with PayDo!

Top Skills

Aml
Anti-Fraud Measures
Compliance Programs
Corporate Governance
Digital Payments
Eu Financial Regulations
Kyc
Uk Financial Regulations
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The Company
HQ: Saffron Walden
66 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

PayDo stands out with its all-in-one solution, covering business accounts, personal accounts, checkout solutions, mass payments, and corporate cards under one contract and dashboard.

The payment ecosystem serves a broad range of industries, namely 28, focusing on security and compliance. It also has the highest standards, such as PCI DSS Level 1, and adheres to FCA and FINTRAC regulations.


Our commitment to simplicity, security, and customer satisfaction makes it a top choice for managing financial transactions. Whether you're a business aiming to streamline operations or an individual seeking efficient payment solutions, PayDo offers the tools and support needed to thrive in today’s digital world.

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