Legal Counsel - Corporate (Europe)

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Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid
Senior level
eCommerce
The Role
The Legal Counsel - Corporate will manage corporate documentation, ensure regulatory compliance, support corporate governance, and liaise with stakeholders and legal teams across jurisdictions. Responsibilities include maintaining statutory records, managing licenses, and advising the board of directors.
Summary Generated by Built In

Payoneer’s mission is to enable businesses of all sizes from anywhere in the world to access the rising, global economy by enabling them to transact globally as easily as they do locally. Life at Payoneer is a global community, where you’ll work with colleagues all over the world, serving small- and medium-sized business customers and partners in over 190 markets. 

What will you do? 

  • Maintain up to date registers and org. chart for all entities.
  • Manage corporate documentation (charter, articles of association, bylaws etc.) and capital related matters (capital changes, injection of funds, etc.).
  • Maintenance of statutory registers and records.
  • Track and ensure compliance with applicable corporate legal and regulatory requirements, including periodic corporate filings (director changes, share transfers, capital increase, etc.) and annual reports.
  • Tracking and renewal of business licenses, permits and other registrations.
  • Support establishment and dissolution of entities globally.
  • Ensure inter-company agreements are in place.
  • Provide support and guidance to the board of directors, including preparing materials for board meetings, drafting resolutions, and advising on governance best practices.
  • Oversee relationships with local service providers (corporate secretary service).
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g. HR, finance, compliance) to ensure legal matters are aligned with the company’s objectives.
  • Collaborate with global legal teams to ensure consistent corporate legal practices across jurisdictions.

What makes you a great match for us? 

  • Educational Background: LL.B/LL.M degree from a recognized European university.
  • Language Proficiency: Excellent communication skills in English.
  • Expertise in Corporate Law: Proven experience in corporate law, particularly for private limited liability companies.
  • Experience in Corporate Governance: 6+ years of experience in an international setting, with a focus on legal entity governance and regulatory reporting for European entities.
  • Cross-border Communication: Strong experience in liaising with foreign stakeholders and navigating multi-jurisdictional environments.
  • Multi-National Exposure: Experience working in large-scale businesses or multinational corporations.

Top Skills

Corporate Law
Governance Practices
Legal Documentation Management
Regulatory Compliance
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
2,303 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Payoneer is the world’s go-to partner for digital commerce, everywhere.  From borderless payments to boundless growth, Payoneer promises any business, in any market, the technology, connections and confidence to participate and flourish in the new global economy.

Since 2005, Payoneer has been imagining and engineering a truly global ecosystem so the entire world can realize its potential. Powering growth for customers ranging from aspiring entrepreneurs in emerging markets to the world’s leading digital brands like Airbnb, Amazon, Google, Upwork and Walmart, Payoneer offers a universe of opportunities, open to you.

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