Paycord is a PayTech company with a high-load platform for payment processing. We combine fintech expertise with merchant insights to create innovative solutions. We’ve successfully developed a strong product that helps businesses succeed in new markets.
Our primary focus is on solution-driven development, and we prioritize the needs of our business clients. We provide access to a wide range of local and international payment methods, supporting businesses in reaching new heights and achieving excellence.
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled legal professional to join our growing legal team as In-House Legal Counsel, with a focus on international commercial law, FinTech, and e-commerce matters.
You would be running such tasks as: * Advising on matters related to commercial contracts, legal negotiations, and associated legal risks; * Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating FinTech-related agreements, including MSAs, SLAs, IP rights assignment agreements, and gateway service agreements; * Preparing and reviewing internal corporate documents, including powers of attorney, corporate resolutions, official correspondence, and regulatory filings; * Conducting legal due diligence and preparing detailed due diligence reports; * Providing ongoing legal support for the company’s business operations.
Required skills and expertise: * A law degree from a reputable Ukrainian university; * Outstanding legal drafting and communication skills in both English and Ukrainian; * Fluency in English is mandatory; * A minimum of 3 years of legal experience in IT, FinTech, corporate, and international contract law (with a primary emphasis on English and EU legal frameworks); * Familiarity with VISA and Mastercard regulations, PSD2, and AML/CTF compliance is a significant advantage; * Proven experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including but not limited to: merchant service agreements, marketing and agency agreements; * A genuine interest in working on complex, precedent-setting matters across new and evolving areas of law; * Highly self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities and strict deadlines with minimal supervision; * Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; * Competent in utilizing legal research platforms, such as Liga, LexisNexis, Juris Classeur, Westlaw International, vLex, etc.
Nice to have: * an LL.M. from an international institution
We offer:
Care for your health and well-being * 100 % paid sick leaves; * 20 working days of paid vacation; * Medical support; * Benefits Cafeteria (budget for gym/stomatology/psychological service & etc.); * Ability to work remotely or in the office (as you wish); * Corporate gifts & events.
Professional growth & development * A clear path for professional development and career growth; * Hands-on experience with high-level, challenging international projects; * The opportunity to advance your career within a progressive, innovation-driven IT company; * A highly competitive compensation package, including performance-based bonuses, and a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Corporate Culture * Dynamic and result-oriented work environment; * The ability to influence product development at an early stage; * Openness to new ideas and approaches, healthy team discussions; * No “red tape” culture.
