HBX Group is a leading technology partner in the travel industry, headquartered in Palma, Mallorca, and employing around 3,500 people worldwide.
Purpose
The role, with an important Fintech component, forms a key part of the Legal team in managing and advising on risk and legal liability for the group, as a Travel Tech Company, to ensure we achieve the strong growth plans of the group.
Expected Deliveries
* Assist Fintech/Insurtech Team with the set‑up and implementation of Fintech/Insurtech initiatives according to the roadmap, ensuring effective development of strategic projects.
* Advise Fintech/Insurtech Team on their day‑to‑day business decisions, reviewing contracts from a commercial perspective as well as considering the regulatory framework worldwide, providing preventive counselling on the legal requirements, identifying, monitoring and advising upon legal risks within the area.
Responsibilities
* Legal assistance to the Fintech/Insurtech Team on the risks of new initiatives from a commercial and regulatory perspective; monitoring of new regulations and impact on HBX activities.
* Advise Fintech/Insurtech Team on day‑to‑day business decisions, providing preventive counselling and reviewing contracts, especially focusing on regulatory requirements.
* Coordinate with other functions (i.e. Tax, Compliance, HR, IT Security…) to give aligned and complete advice to Fintech/Insurtech Group.
* Review and reshape the current ways of working aligning with the fast‑paced & evolving environment of HBX, by improving, simplifying, and designing guidelines, and scalable processes/protocols jointly with relevant stakeholders.
Requirements
* Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and desirable also Spanish.
* Strong organisational and analytical skills, with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadline pressures.
* Risk Management experience.
* Good negotiation skills: Ability to negotiate and handle difficult situations with internal stakeholders and/or externals.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Autonomy.
* Ability to cross‑connect issues with different functions.
* Team player.
* Flexibility, agility and adaptability to change.
Experience
* Minimum 6 years’ experience in similar or related roles.
* Previous experience working as an in‑house counsel in a multinational company and dealing with Fintech matters.
* Previous experience in Fintech Dept of a law firm will be valued.
* Experience working in a multinational and multicultural environment.
Qualifications
* A law degree from a reputable institution, required.
* Master/specialisation in Fintech Law, desirable.
* Experience in Legal Fintech, required.
* Experience in Data Protection, desirable.
* Business level of proficiency in English, required.
* Other languages will be valued.
Benefits
* Within an innovative, engaging and multicultural environment.
* Opportunity to build strong and lasting business relationships and friendships from around the world.
* Opportunity to develop your career locally or within one of our beautiful working locations across the globe.
* Attractive benefits package.
At HBX Group, we believe that diversity drives innovation and makes travel a force for good. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, embracing different backgrounds, perspectives and talents.
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