Legal & Compliance Counsel - Remote

Overview

We’re looking for a seasoned Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel to take a leading role in our global legal and compliance function. This is a high-impact position at the center of a complex multinational structure spanning 12+ entities across the US, EU, UAE, South Africa, and Southeast Asia. You’ll serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership while owning global contract strategy, regulatory compliance, and PSP-related legal oversight.

In Short

• Lead, negotiate, and finalize complex cross-border commercial agreements.
• Track, analyze, and centralize key contract terms across all global entities.
• Oversee legal soundness of financial/PSP-related agreements, banking relationships, and vendor contracts.
• Serve as senior internal advisor on AML, KYC, sanctions, financial crime prevention, and FX/crypto regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee PSP due diligence, licensing applications, and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure compliance standards are implemented consistently across all jurisdictions.
• Provide strategic guidance across 12+ entities, ensuring alignment with local laws and long-term business goals.
• Advise executive leadership on legal, compliance, and risk impacts of major initiatives.
• Design and manage enterprise-wide legal and compliance risk strategies.
• Manage outside counsel and regulatory partners where appropriate.

Requirements

• Deep financial regulatory experience, especially around payment service providers (PSPs).
• Experience in fintech licensing and cross-border compliance.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, international environments.

Benefits

• High-impact role with strategic responsibilities.
• Opportunity to work in a multinational structure.
• Collaboration with senior leadership.