Legal Counsel

Mercuryo

Legal Counsel supporting European payments infrastructure and money transfer projects at Mercuryo. Drafting contracts and advising on payment regulation across multiple jurisdictions.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇾 CyprusMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in European payment law and EMI/Payment Institution regulation, with a strong ability to draft contracts and support the setup of payment entities across jurisdictions. Proven experience in cross-functional collaboration and practical application of AI tools in legal workflows.

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European Payment Law ExpertiseEMI / Payment Institution RegulationContract DraftingCross-Jurisdictional ExperienceFluency in English

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingPayment Institution LicensingRegulatory ComplianceMoney Transfer RegulationFinancial Infrastructure Regulation

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationAdvisory Skills

Tools & Technologies

AI Tools

Industry Keywords

Payment InstitutionsEuropean JurisdictionsPayment ProductsIncorporationRemittance Regulation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of relevant experience in payment institutions.
Strong grounding in European payment law — a must.
Cross-jurisdictional experience: incorporating payment companies and setting up payment products (Canada, Europe, etc.).
Solid understanding of EMI / Payment Institution regulation in Europe, ideally covering both money transfer regulation and broader financial infrastructure regulation.
Hands-on experience drafting contracts from scratch.
Comfortable working in cross-functional teams.
Fluency in English.
Practical experience applying AI tools in daily workflows (beyond basic ChatGPT usage).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive market rate salary and performance-based incentives.
22 days annual leave with an additional 6 company days, plus bank holidays.
Comprehensive health insurance plans.
Maternity & Paternity leave support.
Extensive benefits program.
Flexible work schedule and remote work options.
Modern offices and co-working spaces across 6 countries.
Working equipment.
Professional development and training opportunities.
Opportunity to shape the initiatives you’re working on.
Diverse and friendly team.
We are open-minded to new ideas.