Senior Legal Counsel for Fintech Compliance

1 day ago

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan beBee Careers Full time
Senior Legal Counsel - IT & Fintech Compliance

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will be a law graduate from the UK, Europe, or Australia with prior experience working in an IT company.

Candidates with expertise in Fintech products, KYC, AML, GDPR compliance, and regulatory frameworks will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide expert legal counsel on IT, Fintech, and SaaS-related matters, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including software agreements, NDAs, data protection policies, and vendor agreements.
  • Ensure GDPR, AML, KYC, and other financial regulatory compliance for the company's operations and products.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (Product, Compliance, Engineering) to assess legal risks in product development.
  • Manage relationships with regulatory authorities and assist in obtaining necessary approvals/licenses.
  • Conduct legal due diligence and risk assessments for partnerships, M&A, and cross-border transactions.
  • Keep up-to-date with global Fintech regulations and proactively adapt company policies accordingly.
  • Lead dispute resolution and litigation matters related to IT contracts and regulatory compliance.
Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

  • Education: Law degree (LLB or higher) from the UK, Europe, or Australia is mandatory.
  • Experience: Minimum 5+ years in a legal role within an IT company is mandatory.
  • Expertise: Fintech regulations, AML, KYC, GDPR, software licensing, SaaS contracts, and commercial agreements.
  • Strong knowledge of international data privacy laws, cybersecurity regulations, and IT compliance.
  • Excellent contract negotiation and drafting skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications (Highly Desirable):

  • Prior experience working with Fintech products or regulatory bodies.
  • Understanding of cross-border legal frameworks for IT and Fintech businesses.
  • Familiarity with relevant financial and IT regulations.
Job Details:

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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