Legal Counsel (Commercial)

Are you an experienced Legal Counsel with a passion for fintech and a talent for delivering solutions in cross-European initiatives? Ready to take your career to the next level? Join our fast-growing, innovative team and play a pivotal role in revolutionising payments—making them more personal, simpler, and safer.

Your job at SurePay

As a Legal Counsel at SurePay, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our operations remain legally compliant and aligned with the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape of the fintech sector. You will work closely with our legal team to provide expert guidance on legal matters, draft and negotiate contracts, and support all legal aspects that affect our business and growing global presence.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a dynamic fintech company where you'll play a crucial role in shaping our strategic direction and driving our success. Our SurePay IBAN-Name Check is already trusted by several countries and over 100 banks to significantly reduce payment fraud, and we're set to expand even further. In this role, you'll tackle a range of complex, high-impact projects, enhancing both your expertise and career in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

What you'll do

Monitor and ensure compliance with all relevant laws, financial technology regulations, payment regulations, privacy and data protection laws and industry standards across multiple jurisdictions, particularly in relation to our Account Check product.

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including partnership agreements, service agreements (MSA), NDAs and other key legal documents.

Stay informed of changes in fintech regulations and advise the business on implications and necessary actions, ensuring we are proactive in our compliance efforts as we grow our presence globally.

Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with new and existing business initiatives, including cross-border activities and product expansions.

Support the company's governance processes, ensuring adherence to corporate policies and procedures.

Provide legal support for the company's international growth strategy, including navigating local legal requirements and cross-border regulatory challenges.

Collaborating with external legal advisors on specialised matters and represent the company in negotiations, litigation, or other legal proceedings.

Work closely with other departments, including product development, compliance, and sales, to provide legal advice that supports business objectives while protecting the company's interests.

How you'll succeed

3 - 5 years of relevant experience, with a focus on fintech, banking, payments, or technology sectors. Experience within a law firm or in-house at a fintech or financial institution is highly desirable.

An LLB or LLM degree in Law (e.g. Business Law or Comparative Law).

Strong understanding of (fintech) regulations, including PSD2, GDPR, IPR and other relevant legal frameworks. Experience with cross-border regulations is a plus.

Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts, particularly within the SaaS/fintech industry.

Familiarity with technology and data privacy laws, particularly as they apply to fintech products and services.

Excellent research and analytical skills to effectively navigate complex legal issues.

A commercial mindset and the ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-oriented and risk-based advice.

High degree of independence, initiative, and decisiveness, including the ability to work collaboratively and contribute successfully to cross-functional teams.

Strong organisational skills and can-do mentality.

The ability to thrive in a dynamic and rapidly growing business environment.

Fluency in English, fluency in Dutch is an advantage.

And in return?

In this role, you can expect a high level of freedom, flexibility, and autonomy, allowing you to shape your approach to work and make a tangible impact. Our flat organizational structure promotes open communication and accessibility across all levels, creating a collaborative and supportive environment. You'll be backed by a talented and driven team, dedicated to working together to achieve our shared goals and support your professional growth.

We work hybrid, asking our employees to come to our office in Utrecht at least once a week. We have a good social atmosphere within SurePay, with regular Friday drinks, outings and a fun quarterly meeting where we all come together for a good catch-up. Aside from this we also give:

25 holiday days annually (fulltime)

8% personal benefit budget which you can spend on extra holiday days, training or take it as additional money

A working from home allowance

Work travel expenses (NS Business Card)

Unlimited drinks and fresh fruit at the office

A great company culture

A pension plan to take care of you later

And of course a competitive salary, 8% holiday allowance and Apple hardware needed for your job (Macbook Pro, iPhone etc).

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