Head of Legal (FinTech / EMI)

Location: Ukraine
Workplace type: Remote
Employment type: Full-time
Description
F1Service is looking for a Head of Legal for our client, a leading international Electronic Money Institution (EMI). The company is licensed in the UK, Canada and Malta, operates in 140+ countries and 25+ industries, and offers multicurrency IBANs, merchant solutions, mass payments, acquiring and open banking through one platform.
You will provide legal and compliance oversight across the group’s operations in Malta, the UK, Canada and other jurisdictions: ongoing support to the business, regulatory compliance, licensing, contract management, corporate governance and strategic legal initiatives. You will also lead and grow the Legal team.
What you will do
Advise senior leadership on corporate governance matters
Maintain and update governance policies and make sure regulatory responsibilities are met
Identify, monitor and mitigate legal, regulatory and operational risks
Keep structured records of legal, regulatory and governance documentation
Lead and manage licensing processes for the group, including expansion into new jurisdictions
Monitor and interpret financial regulations and data protection laws
Oversee regulatory reporting, audits and compliance obligations across all jurisdictions
Act as the primary contact for external law firms, auditors, regulators and other stakeholders
Hire, mentor and develop the Legal team; set and monitor SLA, KPI and OKR metrics
Prepare monthly reports on Legal team operations, including QA processes
What we expect
2+ years of team management experience
3+ years in regulated fintech: EMI, PSP or similar
Strong knowledge of financial regulations: AML, KYC, data protection, payment services regulation
Experience with financial licensing in multiple jurisdictions (EU, UK, Canada or similar)
Solid understanding of international corporate law, EU licensing and compliance principles
Proven track record of improving company compliance with regulatory obligations
Experience with audits, correspondent and corporate bank accounts
Excellent communication skills, result-driven mindset
Fluent English
Master’s degree in Law
Nice to have
Knowledge of the Maltese regulatory framework or experience working with the MFSA
Conditions
Compensation: up to $[уточнити в Христини] per month
Annual Learning & Development budget
Regular KPI-based performance reviews
Extra bonuses for ideas through the internal Ideas Hub
Public holidays aligned with your country’s calendar
Flexible payout options: PE accounts or popular e-wallets

Work arrangement
Yes