About the role

Associate Legal Counsel driving strategic initiatives across legal and regulatory domains for Satispay. Focused on investment, payments, and compliance in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

Driving strategic initiatives across product development, regulatory compliance, and business operations.
Serving as the primary legal point of contact for investment and payment-related matters.
Working closely with cross-functional teams, including Tech, Strategy, Marketing, Compliance, and other business stakeholders.
Providing strategic legal advice, fostering innovation, and ensuring regulatory compliance across Satispay’s diverse offerings.
Playing 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.
Partnering with business teams to create groundbreaking services by developing innovative legal solutions that balance business needs with risk management.
Drafting and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including partnerships, vendor contracts, terms of service, and other customer-facing documentation.
Working 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.

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.