Payments Contract Specialist (Legal)

About the Role

Step into a critical legal and commercial role as a Payment Contract Specialist, where you will safeguard and drive the growth of a global fintech ecosystem. You will leverage your deep expertise in payments and contract law to negotiate complex agreements, manage risks, and ensure seamless regulatory compliance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about shaping secure, high-performing commercial partnerships, this is the perfect opportunity to make your mark.

About the Client

Our partner is a payment gateway provider that operates a massive ecosystem of brands. They simplify complex payments through smart routing technology, real-time monitoring, and SSL/PCI DSS Level 1 security.

As their exclusive recruitment partner, we manage their full-cycle talent acquisition.

What You Will Do

• Draft and negotiate a diverse portfolio of payments ecosystem contracts, including merchant agreements, acquiring contracts, payment gateway agreements, referral contracts, and payment facilitator agreements.

• Identify potential legal risks and liabilities within commercial arrangements, proactively recommending and implementing robust mitigation strategies.

• Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence on prospective payment service providers and strategic partners.

• Monitor evolving payment industry regulations (including PCI DSS, GDPR, and AML/KYC frameworks) to provide timely, actionable legal guidance to the business.

• Execute detailed legal risk assessments for new payment products, services, and platform integrations.

• Collaborate seamlessly with legal, compliance, finance, and product teams to deliver practical, business-focused legal support on all payment-related matters.

• Ensure all contractual documentation remains strictly compliant with applicable regulatory standards and internal corporate policies.

What You Bring

• Educational Background: A University degree in Law or a closely related field.

• Legal Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of specialized experience in contract law, with a strong preference for backgrounds in payment services, financial services, or complex commercial agreements.

• Domain Expertise: Solid working knowledge of payment processing lifecycles, merchant services, and the surrounding regulatory environments.

• Core Skills: Excellent analytical capabilities, sharp negotiation tactics, and exceptional contract drafting skills.

• Autonomy & Agility: The ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks independently within a dynamic, fast-paced tech environment.

• Bonus Points:

  • Direct experience managing cross-border payment regulations and international merchant agreements.

  • Familiarity with digital payment technologies and emerging fintech sector developments.

  • Previous exposure to the iGaming industry's unique payment and legal landscape.

  • Outstanding communication skills, capable of translating complex legal jargon into actionable insights for non-legal stakeholders.

What's in It for You

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive remuneration package complete with a structured annual performance review.

• Work-Life Balance: 24 working days of annual vacation, plus additional paid sick days, ensuring you have the proper time to rest and recharge.

• Comprehensive Health: Premium global coverage health insurance to keep you and your wellbeing protected.

• Continuous Growth: Robust learning and development opportunities, allowing you to tackle interesting, high-stakes technical challenges.

• Commuter Benefits: Monthly transport compensation of €200 net.

• Lifestyle & Wellness Perks: Partial compensation for tennis lessons, alongside English and Portuguese language classes to help you localize and thrive.

• Vibrant Culture: Regular team-building activities in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment based out of our modern Lisbon office.