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About the job
Unlimit is a holder of various regulatory permissions in the banking and payment industry in multiple regions,
including in the EU/EEA, the UK, Latin America, Asia and Africa. Unlimit is an active member of worldwide and
regional payment card associations, various payment methods and networks.
As a reflection of our continued growth on global market, we are hiring a new In-house Lawyer to join our legal
team.
The In-house Lawyer provides diversified in-house legal services and proactive support across the group. The role
involves performing and managing simple and complex legal and related tasks, legal processes, compliance
matters in connection with Unlimit and related business interests in Europe, Asia, Americas, Africa, as well as other
locations which are identified as new business opportunities.
Key responsibilities As part of your key responsibilities as In-house Lawyer, you will provide legal support to
internal teams and stakeholders (Product Team, as well as Operational and Internal Control Teams) in regards to
establishment and management of relations with various payment methods providers (ranging from card schemes
and payment systems, to various APM operators and banks). Your role will involve performing comprehensive legal
analysis and negotiation of agreements, terms and related documents with various payment method
counterparties, management of onboarding processes with payment method counterparties, advice to and
feedback management of stakeholders and compilation of action points for internal units of Unlimit, as necessary
to ensure relations and on-going compliance.
To achieve this, your role as In-house Lawyer will involve effectively working as part of our multi-national business,
establishing, performing and managing relevant legal function processes, working closely with key stakeholders
(including product, operational and internal control functions) across the Group.
Reporting line: Legal Team Leader (Payment Products)
The In-house lawyer is expected to
Provide ongoing legal coverage concerning Unlimit’s business (European and wider global business) as
part of Unlimit legal team
- Research and provide actionable advice on legal and relevant regulatory and compliance issues in various
jurisdictions and regions
- Provide ongoing coverage for legal, compliance matters, business and operational purposes of various
significance levels as well as provide support of wider global business (EU and non-EU)
- Identify applicable requirements and ensure compliance with them
- Handle in-house projects within the legal department, and cross-departmental projects (with operational
and control function units). Monitor internal statuses, provide actionable solutions.
- Participate in various licensing processes with competent authorities
- Handle onboarding, participation/membership with local and international payment systems and
networks
- Contractual review and management of relations with banks, payment systems, payment networks,
payment method counterparties
- Draft, prepare, review and negotiate various documents such as agreements, resolutions, applications,
forms, questionnaires, resolutions, letters, explanations, etc.
- Handle relevant matters and communication with payment method counterparties (card schemes,
payment method providers and other counterparties) in cooperation with responsible units of Unlimit.
- Conduct legal review of information, as necessary to ensure compliance with applicable laws and
regulations, and rules of payment method counterparties.
- Draft standardised agreements, templates and documents related to Unlmit’s business.
- Prepare various legal presentations, analyses, opinions
- Draft, prepare, review and negotiate internal documents such as policies, guidelines, frameworks,
procedures, manuals, instructions, descriptions and explanations etc.
- Participate in and manage specialised matters involving banking and payment sector regulations,
technological elements and agreements, data protection, intellectual property (organising, research,
drafting and reviewing various legal documents, presentation of solutions to stakeholders and
management etc.).
- Negotiate with third parties, communicate with authorities, facilitate our business, protect and defend
our interests
- Liaise with and assist other competent internal functions within Unlimit in the performance of their duties
- Participate in industry audits
- Manage legal matters and projects on diverse topics as part of the legal team: including employment
matters (drafting and reviewing various legal documents, research etc.), legal research, guidance and
advice to various functions of the company (operational and internal control functions), counterparty or
client requests, inquiries, claims and disputes etc.
- Manage as part of the legal team corporate matters (establishing, recording keeping, updating,
performance of necessary filings etc.) in relation to corporate structure and legal entities.
- Establish and ensure effective collaboration with third parties and external service providers (such as
professional service providers, advisors, and other institutions, counterparties)
- Plan, structure and implement projects, management systems, deals and collaborations
- Participate hands-on in local and cross-regional team projects
- Develop and approve budgets for assigned tasks where necessary
- Conduct various legal projects, be ready to handle day to day legal tasks, and other duties as assigned
Your experience and mindset
University degree in Law.- At least 2-3 years legal experience in the EU or UK payments/banking sector. In-house experience is
preferred.
- Familiarity with EU/UK payment services and e-money regulations is necessary (such as AML, data
protection, consumer protection)
-Comfort to perform both low- & high-level tasks.
- Hands-on experience in commercial legal work, national and cross-border contracts
- Experience with corporate legal work (knowledge in dealing with international corporate structures and
requirements is an advantage); legal coverage of local and international projects (including ones subject to
special regulations)
- Able to work independently, as part of a team and as team lead for projects (including cross-jurisdictional
and remote teams).
- Excellent research and analysis skills. Able to analyse and present complex information clearly and
concisely to various stakeholders
- Able to meet deadlines and comfortable with changing requirements and priorities. Confidence in
decision-making and managing ambiguity.
- Legal and business-friendly judgment, skilled in building consensus across cross-functional stakeholders
- Knowledge & comfort with new technologies and the digital sphere.
- Knowledge of industry standards and (internal and external) auditing procedures
- Ability to interface professionally and effectively with third parties, counterparties, regulators
- Ability to provide commercially astute risk-based advice and recommendations for business
- Ability to present complex and ambiguous information in a clear manner, devising understandable steps
and actions in a commercial setting.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Excellent English is a must. Additional languages (German/Spanish/Portuguese) are an advantage.
- Experience with APAC region is an advantage
We offer
- Attractive monthly salary paid in line with experience
- Vacation, sick, and paid holidays
- Full-time: 5/2 (Saturday and Sunday days off)
- Modern workplace based in Cyprus (Limassol). Applicants based in London/Germany or remotely may also
be considered.
- A team of top international professionals to learn from and work with
- Multicultural working environment
Join Unlimit Team now!
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