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Legal Counsel
WorxInvest
Doha, QAT
Full Time
Mid
Hybrid
4 weeks ago
Financial RegulationPSD2/PSD3AML/CFTContract DraftingNegotiationRegulatory Compliance
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Financial RegulationPSD2/PSD3AML/CFT
About the Role
WorxInvest seeks a full-time in-house legal counsel with 5-8 years of experience in financial regulation, ideally in payment institutions or fintech. The role involves advising on regulatory matters, drafting contracts, and supporting compliance within a regulated payment institution.
Key Skills for This Role
Financial RegulationPSD2/PSD3AML/CFTContract DraftingNegotiationRegulatory Compliance
Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal advice on financial and prudential regulation applicable to payment institutions
- Monitor, interpret and translate regulations into internal policies and procedures
- Support compliance with licensing conditions and regulatory reporting
- Provide legal support in development of new products and partnerships
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts with banks, payment service providers, and vendors
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and manage external legal counsel
- Conduct legal research and monitor regulatory developments
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Belgian Law
- 5 8 years of relevant experience in an international law firm or in house in a financial institution, payment institution, fintech or similar regulated environment
- Strong interest in financial regulation related to payment services
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with a pragmatic, solution driven mindset
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluency in English and Dutch
Full Job Posting
Role Overview
- The Corporate Legal department is looking for a full time In House Legal Counsel with a strong interest in financial regulation, ideally gained within payment institutions, fintech companies, credit card businesses or other financial institutions.
- You will join the Corporate Legal team and play a key part in advising the organisation on all legal and regulatory matters related to payment services and financial activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal advice on financial and prudential regulation applicable to payment institutions (including PSD2/PSD3, AML/CFT, safeguarding, governance and outsourcing requirements)
- Monitor, interpret and translate regulations and guidelines issued by supervisory authorities into practical internal policies and procedures
- Support compliance with licensing conditions, regulatory reporting obligations and interactions with supervisory authorities
- Provide legal support in the development of new products, services and partnerships within the payments and fintech ecosystem
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts with banks, payment service providers, card schemes, vendors and strategic partners
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and mitigate legal risk
- Coordinate and manage external legal counsel where required
- Conduct legal research and analysis to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
Profile
- You hold a Master’s degree in Belgian Law, complemented by at five to eight years of relevant experience
- You have a strong interest in financial regulation related to payment services and financial institutions
- You have strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into pragmatic, business‑oriented solutions
- You are able to work independently in a dynamic, regulated environment with a pragmatic, solution‑driven mindset
- You possess excellent communication skills and can effectively interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Fluency in English and Dutch is required
Our Offer
- A key legal role within a highly regulated and fast‑evolving financial environment
- We offer an attractive salary and fringe benefits including group and hospital insurance, meal vouchers, and a Flex Income Plan
- You will join an innovative organisation where your personal development and high performance go hand in hand
- We offer a hybrid working environment, with required physical presence at our Antwerp office for an average of 2 3 days per week
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