Position: International Lawyer (FinTech)
Company: Niko Technologies
Category: Other
Experience required: 3y
English level: fluent
Published: 2023-08-01T00:00:00+03:00

We are a fast-growing fintech company that develops innovative solutions in retail, wholesale and e-commerce, providing global instant online payments in cryptocurrency/fiat, secure money storage. All Niko Technology products are **licensed and meet global safety standards**.

Due to team expansion, we are currently looking for an **International Lawyer/Legal Counsel** to join our Legal and Compliance department

If you are an experienced legal strategist and know how to inspire your team members, we would be delighted to meet you.

Main tasks and responsibilities:
- Development and management of the **corporate legal strategy** for the promotion and protection of the company's business;
- **Overseeing the provision of legal services and resources** to achieve corporate goals and strategies within established deadlines;
- Drafting, revising and approving **contracts, as well as revision of internal contracts**, policies and other legal documents;
- **Assistance with registration** of new companies and any changes to existing company structures;
- Responsibility for contractual, international, tax, intellectual, labor and other related areas of the company's activity;
- Monitoring and conducting an in-depth analysis of legislative **requirements in various – jurisdictions and taking appropriate measures**;
- **Providing a proper assessment of risks** related to contracts and agreements in order to protect the company from uncontrolled risks;
- Communication and negotiations with business partners, first-class law firms and other service providers;
- Assistance in obtaining payment licenses in various jurisdictions;
- Implementing an effective **KYC, CDD and EDD** process;
- Opening bank accounts, EMI, PSP.

Our ideal candidate has:
- Professional experience of **more than 4 years** in companies with an international presence/law firms with a predominant focus on **banks, law firms or IT companies** (Electronic money institutions, payment system providers, financial monitoring departments);
- Higher **legal education** (international education will be an advantage);
- Deep knowledge of **contractual, financial and corporate law, data protection, privacy** and other relevant areas of law;
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills in **English (Advanced is best** – there will be verbal communication with foreign clients and providers);
- Experience working in a dynamic and multifaceted environment;
- Excellent project drafting and negotiation skills, with close **attention to detail**;
- Knowledge and understanding of **bank/EMI account opening process**;
- Understanding of **compliance, AML/CFT, and KYC** processes;
- Experience in the licensing process will be a plus;
- Deep understanding of the payment industry;
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

We offer:
- **Competitive salary** in USD/USDT/EUR/UAH based on your qualifications;
- Full accounting and tax reimbursement;
- **Paid vacation and sick days**, public holidays are non-working days;
- Corporate equipment;
- Professional and personal **growth**;

We invite you to our friendly team. We are waiting for your resume to arrange an online meeting with you. Please indicate your expectations for the reward level.