Senior Legal Counsel

At Paymentop, we're more than a fintech company; we're working to redefine the payment landscape globally. Our mission is to empower both businesses and consumers by providing smooth, secure, and reliable payment solutions. As the projects grow so must the team. 

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:

• Integration with multiple PSPs, eWallets, card processors, acquirers and software vendors;
• Multiple integration options;
• Detailed in-app analytics;
• Intelligent payment routing and cascading;
• Full checkout customization;
• Cross platform payments.

Your Role and Impact: 
As Legal Counsel, your role is pivotal to safeguarding the company’s legal interests, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enabling global growth. Your contributions span across multiple jurisdictions and industries, with a particular focus on the high-demand  Fintech, and intellectual property protection. By offering legal support for international operations, you play a vital role in shaping the company's legal strategy, protecting its assets, and mitigating risks.

Probation Period Tasks:

• Audit and prepare contracts and agreements with clients and vendors, ensuring they align with the company’s primary financial flows and supporting documentation (invoices and bills).
• Maintain international labor contracts between the company and private entrepreneurs or contractors.
• Develop and present alternative labor relations frameworks between the company and its employees/contractors, both in Ukraine and abroad.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to manage negotiations with third parties related to the implementation of employer-of-record services.
• Research relevant legislation, structure, and draft legal opinions for external clients regarding international and local laws/operations, establishing clear frameworks with defined drafts and action points.
• Ensure cost-effective trademark registration processes.
• Initiate research on acquiring patents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive legal support for international operations, including the negotiation, drafting, and review of contracts for both clients and vendors.
• Conduct thorough legal research and deliver well-structured legal opinions on international and local laws, with a particular focus on Fintech regulations and compliance.
• Manage the trademark registration process, ensuring the company's intellectual property is protected cost-effectively and promptly across multiple jurisdictions.
• Initiate and oversee patent research and filing processes to secure global intellectual property rights.
• Conduct due diligence on new contractors and partnerships, ensuring compliance with international standards and mitigating legal risks.
• Support international tax planning and compliance efforts, providing guidance on cross-border transactions and structuring.
• Maintain and update international labor contracts, particularly for Ukrainian private entrepreneurs, ensuring compliance with both local and international labor laws.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to manage negotiations with third parties concerning employer of records models and other contractual matters.
• Audit existing contracts and agreements, ensuring they align with the company’s financial and operational strategies.

Requirements & Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in international legal work, with a strong emphasis on contract management, company registration.
• 3+ years of experience in international technology companies as Senior Legal Counsel, providing sound legal opinions on different topics.
• Experience in international tax planning and compliance.
• Expertise in legal research and the preparation of clear and actionable legal opinions.
• Proven track record in conducting due diligence on contractors and partnerships, with a keen eye for detail and risk mitigation.
• Experience in the Fintech, iGaming industry, or similar fields, with an understanding of relevant legal challenges and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong legal research skills, with the ability to produce clear and actionable legal opinions for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in English at a B2 level or higher, with strong communication skills for drafting and presenting complex legal documents.

Our recruitment process typically follows these stages:

1. Application screening
2. Interview Stages (2-3 weeks):
   • Prescreening call (40 min)
   • Technical Interview (60 min)
   • Soft Skills Interview (40 min)
3. Job Offer
4. Referrals: Employment and Background Check

We offer: 

• Competitive compensation package (commensurate with your experience)
• Access to paid corporate English lessons (through Preply)
• 27 business days of flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Fully remote work with flexible hours (within the CET time zone) from any location of your choice
• Values-driven culture with a friendly and supportive work environment
• Opportunity to regularly participate in conferences and community events as both a participant and contributor
• Matrix organizational structure designed to streamline communication, remove barriers, and promote efficiency

Embrace the opportunity to develop your skills in a cutting-edge fintech environment. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and make a tangible impact on the future of payments! Let's build something great together!