Senior Legal Counsel

LemFi; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its dynamic team. This role is pivotal in providing legal support focused on privacy regulations and international corporate matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the FinTech industry and legal experience in African countries. Responsibilities include legal advisory, contract drafting, and ensuring compliance with local laws. Join a forward-thinking company that empowers immigrants through financial services and be part of a mission to create a comprehensive financial ecosystem. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about legal matters in the FinTech sector, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of legal experience with a focus on FinTech.
• Strong understanding of privacy laws and international regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on FinTech-related matters and privacy laws.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, ensuring compliance with local laws.
• Monitor regulatory developments in African countries.

Skills

Legal Advisory

Regulatory Compliance

Privacy and Data Protection

Contract Drafting and Review

Risk Management

Dispute Resolution

Stakeholder Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent degree

Job description

About our Company:

LemFi (YC S21, Series B) is revolutionizing cross-border financial services for immigrants through its multi-currency platform, processing over $1 billion in monthly transactions. We provide instant remittances, foreign exchange services, and multi-currency accounts, all in one seamless experience.

With 300+ employees across 15+ countries, our platform supports twelve currencies and integrates directly with local banks and mobile money providers, ensuring fast, low-cost transactions. But we’re not stopping at payments. LemFi is building a comprehensive financial ecosystem empowering immigrants with the financial tools they need to thrive—wherever they go.

Our vision: To build the first full-stack financial services hub for the world’s immigrant population.

Who you are:

You are a motivated and energetic person who would thrive in a fintech startup environment like ours. The teams here at LemFi are passionate about their work and fields of expertise but also lend hands-on cross-functional responsibilities to ensure the success of the company and the satisfaction of our clientele.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team, based in the UK or Norway. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years of legal experience, with a strong background in African countries' legal landscape and the FinTech industry. As a Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive legal support, particularly focusing on privacy regulations and matters related to international corporations and contracts.

Responsibilities are as follows:

• Legal Advisory: Offer expert legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on various legal matters, particularly those related to the FinTech industry, Privacy laws, and international corporate activities.
• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and stay up-to-date with relevant legal and regulatory developments in African countries, ensuring the company's compliance with local laws and regulations in the FinTech sector.
• Privacy and Data Protection: Develop and implement strategies to ensure compliance with data privacy laws, including GDPR and other regional Privacy regulations. Advise on data protection policies, data transfers, and user consent mechanisms.
• Contract Drafting and Review: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including partnerships, vendor contracts, and customer agreements, with a keen understanding of local legal requirements.
• International Transactions: Assist in structuring and executing international transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, taking into account cross-border legal implications.
• Risk Management: Identify legal risks and provide mitigation strategies for the business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement proactive risk management initiatives.
• Dispute Resolution: Manage legal disputes, including external counsel coordination, litigation strategy development, and negotiations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with internal teams, external legal counsel, regulatory bodies, and industry associations to ensure comprehensive legal support across all relevant jurisdictions.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent degree from a reputable law school.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong emphasis on the FinTech industry and exposure to legal matters in African countries.
• Proficiency in English is essential; additional language skills, especially those relevant to African countries, would be advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of Privacy laws, including GDPR and other international data protection regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in working with international corporations, preferably in the FinTech or technology sector.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, as required.
• Candidates in Norway or the United Kingdom will be considered for this position