We are looking for an International Legal Counsel to support a fintech/payments business with day-to-day commercial work, multi-jurisdiction projects, and regulatory-adjacent matters (PSD2 / AML / schemes). You'll work closely with commercial, product, compliance, and operations teams and lead key negotiations end-to-end.
Responsibilities:
* Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating payments-focused commercial agreements: acquiring/processing, merchant services, partnerships, vendor/IT, and related addenda (fees, SLAs, statements of work, order forms)
* Supporting day-to-day legal needs across the business: IP/licensing, employment/contractor matters, general commercial and corporate support
* Providing practical guidance on payments frameworks: Visa/Mastercard rules (working level), PSD2, AML/CTF - mainly as they impact contracts, onboarding, and operational flows
* Legal research and due diligence across multiple jurisdictions; support for projects such as M&A, group structuring, audits, and partner/merchant onboarding
* Improving legal templates and processes: maintaining contract playbooks, standard positions, and risk/approval workflows
Requirements:
* At least an upper-intermediate level of English
* Experience working in crypto, AI, or payment companies is a plus
* Law degree from a reputable university
* Advanced English (drafting and negotiations)
* 3+ years of relevant experience (fintech/PSP, banking, IT/tech, or international law firm)
* Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills; comfortable owning deals and pushing them to signature
* Basic understanding of Visa/Mastercard rules, PSD2, AML/CTF, and how they translate into commercial terms
What we offer:
* A chance to grow in the fintech industry
* The best team to work with
* Paid time off, sick leave, and public holidays according to Barcelona location
* Healthcare benefits/medical insurance after the probation period
* Educational budget and additional benefits after the probation period
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