Legal Officer

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Our client – Wallter, is one of the leading Financial Institutions in Lithuania licensed by the Bank of Lithuania. They offer a state-of-the-art online solution platform for business, FX and international payments. Wallter serves hundreds of corporate customers (B2B) with services customized and adapted according to the client's needs.

Job description

• Provide comprehensive legal advice and support to various company departments on all aspects of our operations, particularly related to payment services, electronic money, and the FinTech sector
• Continuously monitor and analyze the latest Lithuanian and European Union legal acts and regulatory requirements relevant to EMI operations (e.g., AML/CFT, PSD2, E-money Directive, GDPR, Payment Services Directive, etc.)
• Draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents, including client and partner agreements, collaboration agreements, internal policies, and procedures
• Participate in the preparation and updating of the company's internal policies, rules, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable requirements
• Manage legal risk assessment and provide recommendations for its mitigation
• Collaborate with external legal advisors and regulatory authorities (e.g., Bank of Lithuania, Financial Crime Investigation Service).
• Assist in resolving legal disputes and represent the company's interests when necessary
• Prepare legal opinions and reports for management

Requirements

• University degree in Law (Master's or equivalent) from a recognized university
• At least 2-3 years of legal work experience, ideally within the financial sector, especially at an Electronic Money Institution (EMI), payment institution, or bank
• Knowledge of Lithuanian and European Union legislation regulating financial institutions, payment services, and anti-money laundering/combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) activities
• Experience in drafting and reviewing legal documents and contracts
• Ability to conduct thorough legal research and analysis
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in both Lithuanian and English (written and spoken)
• Responsibility, diligence, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good computer skills (MS Office suite)

Company offers

• Competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package
• A flexible working environment
• Professional and highly qualified colleagues
• Opportunity to work both from home and from the office in the Vilnius city center
• On-site parking
• Enhanced health insurance coverage