Senior Legal Counsel (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Legal Counsel (Fintech/Contracts): Managing complex contractual matters and driving process improvement for a global verification platform with an accent on commercial contract negotiation, English law, and legal operations. Focus on designing automated contract management workflows and mitigating risks in high-value international agreements.

Location: Remote (Global)

Company

hirify.global is a leading full-cycle verification platform that enables scalable compliance and prevents fraud for over 4,000 global clients.

What you will do

• Design and refine contract management processes and implement automation tools to enhance efficiency.
• Lead the drafting and negotiation of high-value commercial, partnership, and vendor agreements.
• Provide strategic risk-based assessments of contractual terms to support business goals.
• Advise cross-functional teams, including Sales, Product, and Finance, on complex contract-related matters.
• Collaborate with the Head of Contracts on scaling legal operations and updating policies.

Requirements

• University degree in law (LL.B., LL.M. preferred).
• 6+ years of experience as Legal Counsel in an international tech environment.
• Extensive expertise in drafting and negotiating agreements governed under English law.
• Proven experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and process improvement.
• Solid understanding of GDPR and other major data protection and privacy frameworks.

Nice to have

• Experience working within IT, fintech, or regtech companies.
• Familiarity with AML/KYC and general compliance principles.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first, trust-based culture with no mandatory office days or attendance tracking.
• True flexibility with adjustable working hours focused on productivity.
• Extra time off, including birthday holidays, 10 personal days, and 7 sick days without paperwork.
• Support for professional growth through personal development plans and covered learning events.
• Fully covered team offsites for in-person collaboration and networking.
• Provision of necessary hardware and tools for a remote setup.

Hiring process

• TA screening.
• Hiring Manager Interview.
• Technical Assignment.
• Final Interview.