Global Legal Counsel (FinTech, Payments, iGaming)

TL;DR

Global Legal Counsel (FinTech, Payments, iGaming): Designing and scaling complex global business models at the intersection of Payments, FinTech, and iGaming with an accent on finding legally sound ways to execute business initiatives, structure solutions for scale, and ensure compliance. Focus on researching jurisdictions, adapting business models to regulatory constraints, and building dedicated legal functions for new business directions.

Location: Fully Remote (Global)

Company

Our client is an international FinTech company operating in the payments (PSP) space with a strong presence across multiple markets, actively expanding globally.

What you will do

• Design and propose legally robust, business-friendly structures and solutions for FinTech / Payments operating in high-risk areas.
• Research, assess, and compare jurisdictions for specific use cases, including licensing and operational feasibility.
• Adapt and repackage business models to regulatory constraints with a clear focus on growth.
• Prepare multiple strategic scenarios with transparent explanations of risks, timelines, and costs.
• Lead legal research and support company incorporations, licensing, and regulatory setups, including crypto licenses.
• Manage and coordinate external lawyers, corporate service providers, and other third parties.
• Gradually build and structure a dedicated legal function for a new business direction.

Requirements

• Hands-on international legal experience in FinTech/payments and iGaming (practical exposure to both domains is essential).
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, business structuring, licensing models, and alternative operating setups.
• Mandatory experience working with European jurisdictions, including crypto licensing.
• Ability to operate as an autonomous, accountable, and execution-driven business partner.
• Fluent English and Russian for daily interaction with international stakeholders.
• Proven background in international companies within iGaming, payments, and FinTech.
• Practical knowledge of contract and corporate law, with a strong grasp of payment and iGaming business specifics.
• Understanding of AML, GDPR, and regulatory compliance requirements; licensing experience is a plus.
• Experience supporting company formation and bank account openings across multiple jurisdictions (e.g., VASP / CASP / MiCA, EMI, VARA, ADGM, CBUAE, offshore structures).

Nice to have

• Exposure to or confident navigation across additional markets (UAE, Africa, LATAM, etc.) is a strong advantage.

Culture & Benefits

• A growth-oriented legal role involved in shaping a new legal structure for a dedicated business direction.
• Work directly with the CEO and C-level stakeholders.
• Opportunity to help design and scale complex global business models.
• Focus on finding legally sound ways to execute business initiatives for business growth.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and navigating complex or grey-zone business models.
• Proactive, independent, and confident work environment.