Legal Counsel

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Legal Counsel managing legal strategy across payments and compliance in a rapidly growing FinTech environment. Bridging legal expertise with business decision-making in a dynamic organization.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRiga • 🇱🇻 LatviaMid-LevelSenior💰 €4,000 - €5,000 per monthWebsite

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Hard Skills

legal oversightchargeback disputesregulatory compliancecorporate structuresinternational commercial agreementsintellectual propertyfinancial crime frameworksAMLKYCMiFID II

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproject managementcoordinationcommunicationnegotiationindependencerisk mitigationlegal analysisproblem-solvingclient management

Certifications & Qualifications

university degree in Law

Industry Keywords

FinTechfinancial servicespaymentssanctions complianceEU financial regulationscross-border legal matterscommercial initiativesauditsregulatory reviewsbusiness structuring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead legal oversight of payment operations, billing processes, and payment provider relationships
Manage and defend chargeback disputes across Visa, Mastercard, and other payment networks, building evidence-based legal positions
Assess regulatory implications of business partnerships, products, and commercial initiatives
Monitor and advise on EU financial regulations, including MiFID II, MiCA, AML, KYC, and sanctions frameworks
Ensure ongoing compliance with EU sanctions regimes, OFAC requirements, and counterparty screening processes
Support market expansion initiatives through legal analysis of new jurisdictions and local regulatory frameworks
Design and maintain legally robust corporate structures across multiple jurisdictions
Draft, negotiate, and maintain international commercial agreements, including agency, referral, technology, and partnership contracts
Oversee intellectual property matters, including trademark protection, IP transfers, and brand enforcement
Coordinate external legal counsel, regulators, auditors, and compliance stakeholders to ensure commercially practical outcomes
Provide legal support during audits, regulatory reviews, and corporate restructuring projects
Identify and mitigate legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risks across the business

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified lawyer with a university degree in Law
4+ years of legal experience within FinTech, financial services, trading technology, payments, or related sectors
Strong knowledge of EU financial regulation, including MiFID II, MiCA, licensing requirements, and regulatory compliance
Practical experience working with AML, KYC, sanctions compliance, and financial crime frameworks
Proven background in international corporate law, business structuring, and cross-border legal matters
Experience drafting and negotiating complex international commercial agreements
Ability to independently manage legal projects while effectively coordinating external advisors
Strong analytical skills and confidence operating in areas of legal and regulatory ambiguity
Professional fluency in English and Russian; Latvian language skills are highly desirable
Client open for both Part time or a Full time employment format

Benefits

Comp & perks

A strategically important in-house role with direct influence on business decisions
Exposure to international legal, regulatory, payments, and expansion projects
Opportunity to work across multiple legal disciplines rather than a narrow specialisation
Hybrid working model with flexibility between office and remote work
High level of autonomy, ownership, and visibility within the organization
Collaboration with experienced international professionals across legal, compliance, operations, and product teams
Competitive compensation package aligned with seniority and expertise