Commercial Lawyer

Commercial Lawyer - Vilnius, Lithuania

Are you passionate about providing legal counsel and direction for strategic and global initiatives? Would you like to help a NYSE listed global financial services company navigate commercial and corporate law? Are you ready to unleash your potential in a dynamic organization that is poised to evolve into the next phase of its 175-year history? Join Western Union as a Lawyer, Business Legal Affairs for CIS & Europe.

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Be motivated by our values: Integrity, Respect, Trust & Innovation.

Role Responsibilities 

As a Lawyer on our Business Legal team, you will provide business-minded legal advice, guidance and direction to deliver on the company’s strategy in Central Asia (CIS) and Europe. In this role your areas of support will include legal support for commercial contracts, as well as broad legal and regulatory support for business operations and new initiatives. You will also have the chance to partner with local and regional business leaders to help execute the strategic direction of the company.

You will:

• Be impact driven, proactive and engaged with a bias towards action. 

• Demonstrate a customer-first mindset, have a passion for our customers and work to put them at the center of everything you do. 

• Develop trusted relationships across Western Union, with a specific focus on business partners in CIS. 

• Review, draft and negotiate contracts in support of Western Union’s various business lines (including retail and digital money transfer, FX services, and other financial services) and other projects and initiatives, with support and guidance from other legal department team members and in coordination with business leaders in the various markets.  

• Research and analyze laws and regulations. Review and advise on existing and new product requirements.  

• Advise on licensing and other regulatory requirements in the region relating to Western Union activities and products, independently and in collaboration with our global regulatory team. 

• Support with the investigation of complaints, claims and disputes, as necessary. 

• Make the complex simple, and be able to provide clear, practical legal advice to business partners and stakeholders across the organization. 

• Be a constant learner and stay abreast of current legal and market issues related to our business. 

• Work independently as well as cooperatively, as part of a cohesive regional and global legal team. 

• Be forward-thinking, adaptable and be able to thrive in a dynamic and high-pressure environment. 

Role Requirements 

Education & Qualifications

• Law degree from a European or Central Asian university. Admission to the bar in Europe or Central Asia is an asset.

• Skilled in drafting legal documents and conducting negotiations in Russian.

Experience 

• 4+ years of legal work experience in an international law firm or international corporate legal department; experience in financial services and/or payments industries is an asset. 

• Demonstrated experience advising on commercial contracts, regulatory matters, and legal risk in a complex, regulated environment.

• Proven ability to manage complex matters independently while collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders and external counsel.

Technical Skills 

• Able to interact and communicate effectively, orally & in writing, with all levels of management in English.  

• Commercial savviness and ability to tailor legal advice to the audience and assess risks. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to effectively evaluate and manage risk and regulatory compliance. 

• Experience supporting product development and regulatory change initiatives.

• Working knowledge of dispute, complaint, and litigation management.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Proactive attitude and positive mindset, high degree of emotional intelligence, and demonstrated aptitude for resilience, flexibility, and ability to adapt to changing circumstances and dynamics. 

• Strong team player with excellent negotiation and communication skills and cultural awareness. Interest and ability to collaborate effectively across geographic locations. 

• Able to perform independently and with general supervision and/or in a team environment when required. 

• High level of professional judgment, integrity, and ethical standards.

• Highly organized, resilient, and adaptable, with the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment.

Work Shift
Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

BENEFITS AND OTHER DETAILS
 
Benefits
You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few. Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your Lithuania specific benefits include:

• Private Health Insurance (3 options)

• Life & Accident Insurance

• Additional days off

• Wide variety of discounts and special offers

• ⁠Free Fitness facilities

• Volunteering activities

• Referral program

For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Salary

The monthly gross base salary range is 3,250 – 4,766 EUR. This range represents anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible for an annual variable target incentive (which may include long-term incentives, if eligible) that aligns with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidate’s qualifications, skills and competencies.

Other Details
As part of the application process, all applicants are required to take assessments. Western Union has partnered with a 3rd party provider to administer these tests. Applicants will need to provide their name and email address in order to process the assessments. If you have any questions, you may reach out to careers@westernunion.com.

We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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