About the company
Founded in 2009, Unlimit is a global fintech company with 16 offices all over the world and more than 500 employees, that offers a large portfolio of financial services - from acquiring (payment processing) to banking and banking as a service. Our mission is to be āready for tomorrowā and to provide our customers with a sense of stability in the everchanging financial landscape and an opportunity to be prepared for whatever the tomorrow of business brings their way, so that while others observe, they can already take an advantage.
Job Summary
As part of the Legal team, the Legal Manager is expected to:
šProvide ongoing legal coverage concerning Unlimitās business (EU and wider global business) as part of Unlimit legal team šResearch and provide actionable advice on legal and relevant regulatory and compliance matters in various jurisdictions and regions šProvide ongoing coverage for legal, compliance matters, business and operational purposes of various significance levels as well as provide support of the wider global business (EU and non-EU) šIdentify applicable legal requirements and ensure that the businesses ensure compliance with them šDesign and prepare various legal presentations, practical analyses, opinions šDraft, prepare, review and negotiate internal documents such as policies, guidelines, frameworks, procedures, manuals, instructions etc. šDesign and handle in-house projects within the legal department, and cross-departmental projects (with operational, control function, financial, and business units). Monitor internal statuses, implementations, provide actionable solutions šParticipate in and manage specialized matters involving banking and payment sector relations, regulations, technological elements, agreements, data protection, intellectual property (organizing, research, drafting and reviewing various legal documents, presentation of solutions to stakeholders and management etc.) šHandle participation and membership with local and international authorities - whether banking/payments/financial industry related or other competent authorities and bodies šNegotiate with third parties, communicate with authorities, facilitate our business, protect and defend our interests
Key responsibilities of the role involve:
šManaging corporate matters (establishing, structuring, recording keeping, updating, performance of necessary filings etc.) in relation to our multinational corporate structure and legal entities šHandle/participate in various applications, registrations, licensing processes and their upkeep with various competent authorities, regulatory or otherwise šEstablish and ensure effective collaboration with third parties and external service providers (such as professional service providers, secretaries, legal, financial or other advisors, banks and other institutions, counterparties) šDraft, prepare, review and negotiate various documents such as resolutions, agreements, applications, forms, appointments, questionnaires, letters, explanations, etc. šParticipate or support stakeholders in industry audits, such as financial or operational audits