Senior Legal Counsel (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Legal Counsel (Fintech/Web3): Managing external-facing legal operations for payments and fintech business with an accent on European payment regulations and partner contracts. Focus on navigating EMD2, PSD2, and AML/CFT frameworks and negotiating high-stakes agreements with financial institutions.

Location: Remote (Must be based in Croatia)

Company

hirify.global is a fintech platform blending traditional banking with decentralized finance (DeFi) to simplify crypto access and integrate it into the broader financial ecosystem.

What you will do

• Review, negotiate, and prepare comments on inbound contracts from acquirers, liquidity providers, and other external partners.
• Own the legal relationship with third-party payment and financial institutions from a contractual standpoint.
• Prepare and maintain Terms & Conditions for company products, websites, and applications.
• Navigate and apply European payment legislation including EMD2, PSD2, and AML/CFT frameworks to daily tasks.
• Support compliance with requirements from payment institutions and financial regulators, including conceptual application of DORA and MiCA.
• Proactively flag legal risks and propose viable solutions.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in legal roles within European financial institutions, payment companies, or banks.
• Law degree from a reputable university.
• Strong grounding in European payment law and regulation (must-have).
• Proven background in drafting and negotiating contracts with financial counterparties.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).
• Practical experience applying AI tools in daily professional workflows.

Nice to have

• Experience with cryptocurrency and Web3.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive market rate salary and performance-based incentives.
• 28 days of annual leave (22 standard plus 6 company days) and bank holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance plans and maternity/paternity leave support.
• Remote-first culture with flexible work schedules.
• Professional development, training opportunities, and working equipment.
• Access to modern offices and co-working spaces across 6 countries.