Legal Advisor

Paynetics is a leading fintech company, founder of the Bulgarian Fintech Association. Grounded in payment services, with offices in Bulgaria and the UK, we have built a team of passionate and enthusiastic professionals, on a mission to change the world of payments.

We have launched the first mobile payment app in Bulgaria, the first utilities payment app in the UK, one of the first automated loyalty solutions in the US and a game changing payment acceptance solution with patent pending.

Currently we are looking for a Legal Advisor to join our Legal Department. This role would ideally suit someone with experience in payments and data protection, who is looking to continue their career as a legal professional in a high-performing company.

YOU ARE GOOD FUNCTIONAL FIT IF YOU:

• Have experience in payments and have worked in a bank, payment institution or electronic money institution.
• Have experience in drafting agreements in the field of payments, implementing frameworks and policies across a company or department.
• Have been responsible for handling data protection matters and other legal aspects
• Have comprehensive communication skills and you are able to distil complex and cumbersome regulation into understandable English.
• Have knowledge of legal regulations (domestic and EU) concerning payments and data protection and want to expand your expertise into the field of payments.
• Are driven to innovations and you are able to work independently, while taking a consultative approach in an area that can be seen as inhibitive to business.
• You are easy to work with, and want to work in a fun, fast-growing but demanding young company.

OUR REQUIREMENTS & SKILLSET:

• University degree in Law.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role in international company or in a legal firm. Previous position in the finance/banking industry will be considered as a major advantage.
• An ability to think logically, independently and creatively to achieve the objectives of the business and deliver legal advice in the appropriate commercial context and within tight timeframes.
• Good presentation and negotiation skills, ability to influence and persuade in decision-making processes both internally and externally.
• Sound organizational skills, ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and spoken communications skills, both in English and Bulgarian.
• Expertise in financial/banking/fintech industry will be considered as a significant advantage.
• Experience with international compliance programs will be considered as a plus.

WE OFFER:

• Exciting job in a premium professional environment
• Highly competitive remuneration
• 25 days annual paid leave + 1 day for your birthday
• Work in a growing team with excellent perspective for professional development
• Additional Health Insurance
• Vouchers
• Company Trainings
• Team buildings and sports activities
• Hybrid model of work & excellent office location near a metro station