Hybrid Associate Legal Counsel, Luxembourg

at Satispay

• Job title: Associate Legal Counsel, Luxembourg
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Paris, France

About the role

• Satispay is seeking an Associate Legal Counsel to lead regulatory compliance and product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide strategic legal advice across diverse offerings.

Responsibilities

• As an Associate Legal Counsel, you’ll be a core member of our Legal team, driving strategic initiatives across product development, regulatory compliance, and business operations.
• You’ll serve as the primary legal point of contact for investment and payment-related matters and will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Tech, Strategy, Marketing, Compliance, and other business stakeholders.
• Your role will involve providing strategic legal advice, fostering innovation, and ensuring regulatory compliance across Satispay’s diverse offerings.
• Play the role of strategic product counsel throughout the lifecycle of new product and feature development, from ideation to market launch, ensuring alignment with Satispay’s goals and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with business teams to create groundbreaking services by developing innovative legal solutions that balance business needs with risk management.
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including partnerships, vendor contracts, terms of service, and other customer-facing documentation.
• Work closely with the Compliance department to ensure products and services align with applicable financial regulations, including those related to e-money, MiFID services, or similar frameworks. Assist in managing relationships with regulatory authorities.
• Proactively monitor regulatory developments and emerging trends, assessing their implications for the business and ensuring timely adaptation to maintain compliance and support strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Legal and financial background – You are a lawyer with at least 5 years of experience in advising on financial regulations and customer-facing products, ideally with experience in tech innovation applied to e-money or MiFID services.
• Strategic and risk-based approach – You can take smart risks and provide strategic advice, aligning regulatory requirements with business objectives.
• Product counseling – You can immerse yourself in the technical and product aspects with high curiosity and are willing to find innovative customer-facing features while balancing legal risks effectively.
• Contract negotiation – You are skilled in drafting and negotiating complex agreements with a strong understanding of regulatory considerations.
• Sound judgment - You are confident in making sound decisions even in situations of ambiguity or with incomplete information.
• Communication skills – You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to advise and influence senior management and engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
• Adaptability - You excel in dynamic, fast-paced environments, demonstrating the ability to quickly adjust to shifting challenges and priorities.
• Language proficiency - You are fluent in English; knowledge of Italian is a plus.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off
• Psychological support & mental health webinars with Serenis
• Flexible hybrid working system
• Extended parental leave
• Childcare leave
• Professional development programmes
• Internal mobility program
• Language classes with Preply
• Internal workshops & training
• Stock Option Plan (with additional grants often provided based on performance)
• International relocation support
• Competitive salary
• Meal vouchers