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 and 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.
Monitor new regulations and their impact on HBX activities.
Advise Fintech/Insurtech Team on day‐to‐day business decisions, provide preventive counselling and review contracts, especially focusing on regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with other functions (e.g., Tax, Compliance, HR, IT Security) to give aligned and comprehensive advice to Fintech/Insurtech Group.
Review and reshape 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 in English and, desirably, Spanish.
Strong organizational and analytical skills, with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadline pressures.
Risk management expertise.
Good negotiation skills – ability to negotiate and handle difficult situations with internal stakeholders and/or externals.
Strong attention to detail.
Autonomy and the ability to cross‐connect issues with different functions.
Team player, flexible, agile, and adaptable to change.
Experience Minimum 6 years' experience in similar or related roles.
Previous experience working as in‐house counsel in a multinational company dealing with Fintech matters.
Experience working in a multinational and multicultural environment.
Qualifications A law degree from a reputable institution, required.
Master or specialization in Fintech Law, desirable.
Experience in Legal Fintech, required.
Experience in Data Protection, desirable.
Business level proficiency in English, required.
Other languages valued.
Diversity & Inclusion At HBX Group, we believe that diversity drives innovation and makes travel a force for good. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, embracing different backgrounds, perspectives, and talents.
Benefits Attractive benefits package.
Opportunity to work in an innovative, engaging, and multicultural environment.
Chance to build strong and lasting business relationships and friendships worldwide.
Opportunities for local or global career development across our worldwide locations.
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