Head of Legal (FinTech / EMI)

Location: Ukraine

Workplace type: Remote

Employment type: Full-time

Description

F1Service is looking for a Head of Legal for our client, a leading international Electronic Money Institution (EMI). The company is licensed in the UK, Canada and Malta, operates in 140+ countries and 25+ industries, and offers multicurrency IBANs, merchant solutions, mass payments, acquiring and open banking through one platform.

You will provide legal and compliance oversight across the group’s operations in Malta, the UK, Canada and other jurisdictions: ongoing support to the business, regulatory compliance, licensing, contract management, corporate governance and strategic legal initiatives. You will also lead and grow the Legal team.

What you will do

• Advise senior leadership on corporate governance matters
• Maintain and update governance policies and make sure regulatory responsibilities are met
• Identify, monitor and mitigate legal, regulatory and operational risks
• Keep structured records of legal, regulatory and governance documentation
• Lead and manage licensing processes for the group, including expansion into new jurisdictions
• Monitor and interpret financial regulations and data protection laws
• Oversee regulatory reporting, audits and compliance obligations across all jurisdictions
• Act as the primary contact for external law firms, auditors, regulators and other stakeholders
• Hire, mentor and develop the Legal team; set and monitor SLA, KPI and OKR metrics
• Prepare monthly reports on Legal team operations, including QA processes

What we expect

• 2+ years of team management experience
• 3+ years in regulated fintech: EMI, PSP or similar
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations: AML, KYC, data protection, payment services regulation
• Experience with financial licensing in multiple jurisdictions (EU, UK, Canada or similar)
• Solid understanding of international corporate law, EU licensing and compliance principles
• Proven track record of improving company compliance with regulatory obligations
• Experience with audits, correspondent and corporate bank accounts
• Excellent communication skills, result-driven mindset
• Fluent English
• Master’s degree in Law

Nice to have

• Knowledge of the Maltese regulatory framework or experience working with the MFSA

Conditions

• Compensation: up to $[уточнити в Христини] per month
• Annual Learning & Development budget
• Regular KPI-based performance reviews
• Extra bonuses for ideas through the internal Ideas Hub
• Public holidays aligned with your country’s calendar
• Flexible payout options: PE accounts or popular e-wallets