We are a leading and innovative fintech company, focused on the payment industry with offices in Bulgaria and the UK. We have built a team of passionate and experienced professionals, whose shared mission is to change the world of digital payment solutions.

Our clients are merchants offering services and products mainly online and willing to accept card payments. Paynetics is a Principal Мember of VISA and MasterCard. We have launched the first mobile payment app (Phyre) in Bulgaria, the first utilities payment app (BillButler) in the UK, one of the fist automated loyalty solutions in the US and a game changing payment acceptance solution with patent pending (Phos).

Currently we are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Legal Department. This role would ideally suit someone with experience in financial/banking/fintech industry, who is looking to continue its career as a legal professional in a high-performing company.
As Legal Counsel you will be responsible for all legal aspects in the activity of the company.
You will take a consultative approach and work closely with every business division in the company to manage full compliance with the domestic and EU legal framework under the supervisory of an experienced senior legal counsel/Head of Legal Department.

We are searching for someone with experience in a regulated financial institution, other corporate or legal firm and who has the knowledge & passion about moving to a fast paced fintech company. You will be driven and able to work independently, while taking a consultative approach in an area that can be seen as inhibitive to business.

YOU ARE GOOD FUNCTIONAL FIT IF:

• You have experience in drafting agreements, implementing frameworks and policies across a company or department.
• Your communication skills are comprehensive and you are able to distil complex and cumbersome regulation into understandable English.
• You have knowledge in legal regulations (domestic and EU) concerning banking and payment services.
• Experience with international compliance programs will be considered as a plus.
• You are easy to work with, and want to work in a fun, fast-growing but demanding young company.

REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree in Law.
• At least 3 years' of experience in a similar role in the finance/banking industry, international company or in a legal firm.
• An ability to think creatively to achieve the objectives of the business and deliver legal advice in the appropriate commercial context and within tight timeframes.
• Good presentation and negotiation skills, ability to influence and persuade in decision-making processes both internally and externally.
• Sound organizational skills, ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Strong written and spoken communications skills, both in English and Bulgarian.

WE OFFER:

• Great team of young professionals and a friendly work environment
• Opportunities to take on responsibility and grow professionally
• Additional health and dental insurance
• Great location – near Metro station James Bourchier
• 25 days annual paid leave
• Flexible benefits package via Rebenefit