Commercial Legal Counsel supporting Mistral AI's growth in APAC through legal contract negotiations and compliance advisory. Collaborating across teams to navigate regulatory frameworks and drive innovation.
About the role
- Head of Legal overseeing legal compliance and governance for COLIBRIX ONE's fintech operations. Responsible for legal support in multiple jurisdictions within the company.
Responsibilities
- Manage and execute all legal and regulatory matters across the Group’s operations in the EU and UK
- Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations, including EMI, payments law, AML/CFT, GDPR, and related regulatory frameworks
- Serve as the primary legal contact with external parties on all matters related to the Group
- Provide hands-on legal advice to senior management and the Board on legal, regulatory, and governance considerations
- Review, negotiate, and advise on commercial contracts and proposed amendments, providing practical, business-focused guidance
- Provide legal support for new products, payment solutions, and market expansions
- Develop, implement, and maintain legal policies, governance frameworks, and internal controls
- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across business activities
- Manage external legal advisors and support the development and strengthening of the internal legal function
Requirements
- Master’s degree in International Law or equivalent legal qualification
- Qualified Legal Counsel in the international jurisdiction
- 7+ years of post-qualification experience in financial services, payments, fintech
- Strong knowledge of EMI regulation, payments law, AML/CFT, GDPR, and related regulatory frameworks
- Hands-on experience reviewing, negotiating, and advising on commercial contracts
- Experience managing external legal advisors and contributing to internal legal function development
- Strong commercial mindset, able to provide practical, business-focused legal advice
- Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and negotiation skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, regulated, and scaling environment
Benefits
- Opportunity to shape the future of fintech solutions within a growing company
- Collaborative, horizontal team structure that values your expertise and ideas
- Continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career growth
- Competitive salary and benefits package
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