Associate Legal Counsel

About Satispay

At Satispay, we're not just reimagining payments; we're pioneering a movement toward simplicity and accessibility. Picture yourself at the forefront of innovation, leading the way in revolutionizing payments - and beyond! - across Europe, alongside a vibrant community of like-minded individuals driven by a shared vision: simplifying payments to improve everyone’s life.

Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Satispay is the place for you! Come be part of our dynamic team and help us shape the future of payments in Europe.

🚀 Join us as an Associate Legal Counsel and let's make magic happen together.

Role Overview

As an Associate Legal Counsel, you’ll be a core member of our Legal team, driving strategic initiatives across product development, regulatory compliance, and business operations. You’ll serve as the primary legal point of contact for payment-related matters and will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Tech, Strategy, Marketing, Compliance, and other business stakeholders. Your role will involve providing strategic legal advice, fostering innovation, and ensuring regulatory compliance across Satispay’s diverse offerings.

Your mission:

• Strategic advisory. Play the role of strategic product counsel throughout the lifecycle of new product and feature development, from ideation to market launch, ensuring alignment with Satispay’s goals and regulatory compliance.

• Cross-team collaboration. Partner with business teams to create groundbreaking services by developing innovative legal solutions that balance business needs with risk management.

• Legal drafting and negotiation. Draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including partnerships, vendor contracts, terms of service and other customer-facing documentation.

• Regulatory compliance support. Work closely with the Compliance department to ensure products and services align with applicable financial regulations, including those related to e-money, MiFID services, or similar frameworks. Assist in managing relationships with regulatory authorities.

• Horizon scanning. Proactively monitor regulatory developments and emerging trends, assessing their implications for the business and ensuring timely adaptation to maintain compliance and support strategic objectives.

Your ideal profile:

• Background. You are a qualified lawyer with a strong background in reputable law firms and at least 5 years of experience in advising fintechs on financial regulations and payment products. You are used to working in tech innovation applied to e-money, MiFID services or similar regulatory frameworks.

• Strategic and risk-based approach. You are able to take smart risks and provide strategic advice as well as align regulatory requirements with business objectives.

• Product counseling. You are able to immerse into the tech/product aspects with a high level of curiosity and are willing to find out-of-the-box customer-facing features as well as balance legal risks.

• Contract negotiation. You are skilled in drafting and negotiating complex agreements with regulatory considerations.

• Sound judgment. You are confident in making sound decisions even in situations of ambiguity or with incomplete information.

• Communication skills. You possess excellent communication skills, allowing you to effectively advise and influence senior management and engage a variety of stakeholders.

• Adaptability. You excel in dynamic, fast-paced environments, demonstrating the ability to quickly adjust to shifting challenges and priorities.

• Language proficiency. You are fluent in English; knowledge of Italian is a plus.

Don't let a checklist hold you back - at Satispay, we thrive on diverse perspectives and unique strengths. Your individuality could be the missing piece to our puzzle! Even if you don't meet every skill listed above, we encourage you to apply if you're passionate about the role and believe you can contribute to our team's success.

Your Perks as a Satisperson

🙆🏻 Join an international team to grow with
🏡 Hybrid working policy
🍽️ Fuel your day with our meal vouchers
🌐 Preply language platform access to expand your language skills
❤️‍🩹 Take care of yourself and your family with our health insurance plan
🚀 Own part of Satispay’s success with our Stock Option Plan
✈️ Moving from abroad? Get support for your relocation
👵🏻 Plan for the future with our pension plan
👩🏻‍💻 Gear up with our tech equipment
🥳 Join us in the fun with team-building events, parties, trips, and more!

Our selection process is tailored to each role and includes at least a call with our Talent Acquisition Team, a technical evaluation, and a final in-person meeting. Your recruiter will share more insights during your first meeting with us!

Equal Opportunity Employer
At Satispay, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds. This opportunity is open to everyone, regardless – for instance - of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and national origin. Join us in a workplace where everyone belongs!

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