Legal Counsel (вакансія неактивна)

Paycord is a PayTech company with a high-load platform for payment processing. We combine fintech expertise with merchant insights to create innovative solutions. We’ve successfully developed a strong product that helps businesses succeed in new markets.

Our primary focus is on solution-driven development, and we prioritize the needs of our business clients. We provide access to a wide range of local and international payment methods, supporting businesses in reaching new heights and achieving excellence.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled legal professional to join our growing legal team as In-House Legal Counsel, with a focus on international commercial law, FinTech, and e-commerce matters.

You would be running such tasks as:

• Advising on matters related to commercial contracts, legal negotiations, and associated legal risks;
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating FinTech-related agreements, including MSAs, SLAs, IP rights assignment agreements, and gateway service agreements;
• Preparing and reviewing internal corporate documents, including powers of attorney, corporate resolutions, official correspondence, and regulatory filings;
• Conducting legal due diligence and preparing detailed due diligence reports;
• Providing ongoing legal support for the company’s business operations.

Required skills and expertise:

• A minimum of 3 years of legal experience in IT, FinTech, corporate, and international contract law (with a primary emphasis on English and EU legal frameworks);
• A law degree from a reputable Ukrainian university;
• Outstanding legal drafting and communication skills in both English and Ukrainian;
• Fluency in English is mandatory;
• Familiarity with VISA and Mastercard regulations, PSD2, and AML/CTF compliance is a significant advantage;
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including but not limited to: merchant service agreements, marketing and agency agreements;
• A genuine interest in working on complex, precedent-setting matters across new and evolving areas of law;
• Highly self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities and strict deadlines with minimal supervision;
• Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Competent in utilizing legal research platforms, such as Liga, LexisNexis, Juris Classeur, Westlaw International, vLex, etc.

Nice to have:

• an LL.M. from an international institution

We offer:

Care for your health and well-being

• 100 % paid sick leaves;
• 20 working days of paid vacation;
• Medical support;
• Benefits Cafeteria (budget for gym/stomatology/psychological service & etc.);
• Ability to work remotely or in the office (as you wish);
• Corporate gifts & events.

Professional growth & development

• A clear path for professional development and career growth;
• Hands-on experience with high-level, challenging international projects;
• The opportunity to advance your career within a progressive, innovation-driven IT company;
• A highly competitive compensation package, including performance-based bonuses, and a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Corporate Culture

• Dynamic and result-oriented work environment;
• The ability to influence product development at an early stage;
• Openness to new ideas and approaches, healthy team discussions;
• No “red tape” culture.
  
  
  

Candidate journey:
HR Interview —> Interview with CLO —>Test Task —>Job Offer