head of legal in fintech

PayDo is an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) authorised by the FCA in the UK, FINTRAC in Canada, and MFSA in Malta. It operates in 140+ countries and over 25 industries, providing multicurrency IBANs, merchant solutions, mass payment options, acquiring, and open banking through one platform and contract.

• Advise senior leadership on corporate governance matters
• Maintain and update company governance policies and ensure regulatory responsibilities are met
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate legal, regulatory, and operational risks
• Maintain structured records of legal, regulatory, and governance documentation
• Lead and manage licensing processes for the PayDo Group
• Support licensing and regulatory compliance during expansion into new jurisdictions
• Monitor and interpret applicable financial regulations and data protection laws
• Oversee regulatory reporting, audits, and compliance obligations across all jurisdictions
• Serve as the primary contact for external law firms, auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders
• Hire new specialists, mentor subordinates, and support their professional development
• Foster a collaborative, knowledge-sharing, and result-oriented environment within the Legal team
• Set and monitor SLA, KPI, and OKR metrics for the team
• Prepare monthly reports on Legal team operational and supporting processes, including QA processes

• Minimum 2 years of team management experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in regulated fintech companies, such as EMI, PSP, or similar industries
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, including AML, KYC, data protection, and payment services regulation
• Experience with financial licensing processes in multiple jurisdictions, such as the EU, UK, Canada, or similar
• Solid understanding of international corporate law, EU licensing, and compliance principles
• Proven experience enhancing company compliance with regulatory obligations
• Experience dealing with audits, correspondent accounts, and corporate bank accounts
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on results and growth
• Fluent English
• Master’s degree in law
• Будет плюсом: Knowledge of the regulatory framework in Malta or experience working with the MFSA

• Annual Learning & Development Budget for courses, training, and certifications
• Regular performance reviews based on KPIs
• Innovation financial rewards and extra bonuses for ideas submitted through the PayDo Ideas Hub
• Public holidays tailored to the employee’s country calendar
• Flexible payout options through PE accounts or popular e-wallets