Legal Counsel (Riga)

Legal Counsel (Riga) Lead legal strategy across payments, regulation, compliance, and international expansion in a fast-growing FinTech environment. Ready to make an impact? We usually respond within two weeks The client is a rapidly growing international technology company operating in the trading analytics and financial technology space . As the business expands into new markets, strengthens its payment infrastructure, and navigates increasingly complex regulatory requirements, they are looking for an experienced legal professional to become a key strategic partner within the organisation. This is a hands-on in-house role for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys solving complex cross-border legal challenges, and can confidently bridge legal expertise with business decision-making. You will own a broad legal portfolio while coordinating external advisors when specialist support is required. 🔍 Responsibilities: • Lead legal oversight of payment operations , billing processes, and payment provider relationships; • Manage and defend chargeback disputes across Visa, Mastercard , and other payment networks, building evidence-based legal positions; • Assess regulatory implications of business partnerships, products, and commercial initiatives; • Monitor and advise on EU financial regulations , including MiFID II, MiCA, AML, KYC, and sanctions frameworks; • Ensure ongoing compliance with EU sanctions regimes , OFAC requirements, and counterparty screening processes; • Support market expansion initiatives through legal analysis of new jurisdictions and local regulatory frameworks; • Design and maintain legally robust corporate structures across multiple jurisdictions; • Draft, negotiate, and maintain international commercial agreements, including agency, referral, technology, and partnership contracts; • Oversee intellectual property matters, including trademark protection, IP transfers, and brand enforcement; • Coordinate external legal counsel, regulators, auditors, and compliance stakeholders to ensure commercially practical outcomes; • Provide legal support during audits, regulatory reviews, and corporate restructuring projects; • Identify and mitigate legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risks across the business. 🎓 Requirements: • Qualified lawyer with a university degree in Law; • 4+ years of legal experience within FinTech , financial services, trading technology, payments, or related sectors; • Strong knowledge of EU financial regulation , including MiFID II, MiCA, licensing requirements, and regulatory compliance; • Practical experience working with AML, KYC, sanctions compliance , and financial crime frameworks; • Proven background in international corporate law, business structuring, and cross-border legal matters; • Experience drafting and negotiating complex international commercial agreements; • Ability to independently manage legal projects while effectively coordinating external advisors; • Strong analytical skills and confidence operating in areas of legal and regulatory ambiguity; • Professional fluency in English and Russian; Latvian language skills are highly desirable; • Client open for both Part time or a Full time employment format. ✨ The Employer Offers: • A strategically important in-house role with direct influence on business decisions ; • Exposure to international legal, regulatory, payments, and expansion projects; • Opportunity to work across multiple legal disciplines rather than a narrow specialisation; • Hybrid working model with flexibility between office and remote work; • High level of autonomy, ownership, and visibility within the organization; • Collaboration with experienced international professionals across legal, compliance, operations, and product teams; • Competitive compensation package aligned with seniority and expertise. If you're ready to shape legal strategy at the intersection of FinTech, payments, regulation, and international growth, let's talk! Divisions Legal and Compliance Role Legal Counsel Locations Latvia Remote status Hybrid Monthly salary €4,000 - €5,000 Employment type Full-time