Legal Counsel

Payabl

payabl. empowers businesses to grow through payments innovation and banking services. Our ambition is to expand our strong portfolio of global financial services we provide to businesses and make them all available in one place on our platform we call payabl.one. As a licensed financial company with principal membership with card schemes, we specialize in global payments and providing businesses with multi-currency accounts.

About the Role

We are expanding our legal team and seeking a Legal Counsel with 5+ years of post-qualification experience in the UK or Cyprus. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in commercial law, experience handling a variety of business agreements, and the ability to multitask effectively while managing deadlines efficiently.

Reporting Line: Reports to the Lead Legal Counsel.

You Will:

1. Provide legal support to our UK, Cyprus, and international offices.
2. Draft, review, and negotiate payment services-related agreements, including merchant acquirer agreements, payment services partnerships, and PSP agreements.
3. Handle commercial contracts, including partnership, vendor, software, merchant, referral, and reseller agreements.
4. Advise on the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and controls.
5. Provide legal guidance on the Company’s cross-border operations, including service offerings across Europe, the UK, and other regions.
6. Manage special projects while overseeing day-to-day legal matters.
7. Collaborate with colleagues across different departments and locations, contributing to various projects.

What we need:

1. Qualified lawyer with a strong academic background and 5+ years of post-qualification experience in the UK or Cyprus.
2. Experience in commercial and technology contracts, e-commerce, payments, and data privacy is highly desirable.
3. Knowledge of Card Schemes is a significant advantage.
4. Familiarity with financial services regulations in the UK, Cyprus, or the EU is beneficial.
5. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
6. Strong time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines consistently.

Hiring Process:

1. First Interview: Conducted by the Talent Acquisition team (30-40 min).
2. Second Interview: 1-hour deep-dive with the Hiring Manager, our Lead Legal Counsel.
3. Final Behavioural Interview: Focused team fit, with participation from the Head of Talent Acquisition and the Group Chief Corporate Officer.

Location:

• This role will be based either in our Limassol or London office.

Ready to Join Us?

Let’s embark on a journey to redefine the landscape of payments together. We’re not just offering a role; we’re inviting you to be a part of something bigger. Join our team, and let’s innovate, disrupt, and lead the future of payments. Together, we can make an impact that resonates. Welcome to the team!

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