Legal Counsel (Fintech)

TL;DR

Legal Counsel (Fintech): Managing legal aspects of European payments infrastructure and money transfer projects with an accent on EMI/Payment Institution licensing and cross-jurisdictional contract drafting. Focus on translating business requirements into legal structures and ensuring regulatory compliance across Europe and Canada.

Location: Remote (Cyprus)

Company

Fintech platform blending traditional banking with decentralized finance (DeFi) to simplify Web3 access.

What you will do

• Draft and negotiate contracts from scratch across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Support the incorporation and setup of payment entities (EMI / Payment Institution licensing) in Europe and Canada.
• Provide legal guidance for the configuration and launch of payment products.
• Advise on money transfer, remittance, and broader payment infrastructure regulations.
• Work cross-functionally with product, compliance, and business teams to shape legal setups.
• Liaise with external legal consultants as needed.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience in payment institutions.
• Strong grounding in European payment law.
• Experience incorporating payment companies and setting up payment products in Canada and Europe.
• Solid understanding of EMI / Payment Institution regulation in Europe.
• Hands-on experience drafting contracts from scratch.
• Fluency in English.

Nice to have

• Practical experience applying AI tools in daily professional workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive market rate salary and performance-based incentives.
• Generous leave policy: 22 annual days + 6 company days, plus bank holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance plans and maternity/paternity leave support.
• Remote-first culture with flexible work schedules and a diverse global team.
• Provision of necessary working equipment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.