Legal Counsel

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Vilnius, Vilniaus miesto savivaldybė, Vilniaus apskritis
Senior level
Fintech • Payments
The Role
The Legal Counsel will support legal and regulatory compliance for Cyprus and international operations, negotiate agreements, and ensure adherence to financial services regulations.
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Description

payabl. empowers businesses to grow through payments innovation and banking services. Our ambition is to expand our strong portfolio of global financial services we provide to businesses and make them all available in one place on our platform we call payabl.one. As a licensed financial company with principal membership with card schemes, we specialize in global payments and providing businesses with multi-currency accounts. 

 About the Role

As Legal Counsel at payabl., you will play a key role in supporting the legal and regulatory needs of our fast-growing fintech operations across multiple jurisdictions. Based in Vilnius, Lithuania, you will work closely with the Lead Legal Counsel and collaborate with cross-functional teams across the business to ensure that all group entities operate within a sound legal framework.

Your role will be central to managing legal risk, supporting strategic initiatives, and providing practical legal guidance across a wide range of business areas—from regulatory compliance and commercial contracts to governance and corporate affairs. Your understanding of EU legal frameworks and ability to navigate complex, fast-paced environments will make you a vital partner in our continued global expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advise on a broad range of legal matters impacting the group, including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, data privacy, corporate governance, and employment law.
  • Work cross-functionally with compliance, operations, finance, and product teams to provide legal support across all group entities and jurisdictions.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, PSPs, partners, and vendors, ensuring alignment with the company’s risk appetite and commercial strategy.
  • Support the legal aspects of corporate structuring, intercompany agreements, and internal governance processes across international operations.
  • Contribute to the company’s approach to data protection and privacy, including advising on compliance with GDPR and other relevant frameworks.
  • Assist with dispute resolution, legal proceedings, and regulatory inquiries affecting any of the company’s licensed entities.
  • Collaborate with external legal advisors on specialized or jurisdiction-specific matters where necessary.
  • Help foster a proactive legal culture by identifying potential legal risks early and providing strategic, solution-focused legal advice.

Who you are:

You are a commercially minded legal professional with strong communication skills and a solid understanding of the fintech and payments space. You’re comfortable operating across multiple jurisdictions and thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

  • Experienced in Fintech & Financial Regulation – You have previous experience advising on legal and regulatory matters in fintech, payments, or broader financial services.
  • Legally Qualified – You hold a Master’s degree in Law and are qualified to practice in Lithuania or another EU jurisdiction. Experience working with cross-border legal matters is a strong plus.
  • Fluent in English – You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of other languages is a plus.
  • EU Legal Frameworks Expert – You understand key regulatory requirements such as PSD2, AML/CFT, GDPR, and other relevant EU financial services legislation.
  • Strategic & Collaborative – You take a proactive, business-enabling approach to legal advice and work effectively across departments and jurisdictions.
  • Detail-Oriented & Organized – You manage multiple matters with precision, prioritizing tasks effectively while maintaining a hands-on, solutions-driven mindset.

🧭Hiring Process:

Step 1: Initial Interview – A 30-40 min conversation with our Talent Acquisition team to explore your experience and career goals.

Step 2: In-Depth Discussion – A 60-minute deep dive with the Hiring Manager, the Lead Legal Counsel, to assess your skills and alignment with the role.

Step 3: Final Behavioral Interview – A team-fit interview, with participation from the Head of Talent Acquisition and the Group Chief Corporate Officer.

Ready to Join Us? 

Let's embark on a journey to redefine the landscape of payments together. We're not just offering a role; we're inviting you to be a part of something bigger. Join our team, and let's innovate, disrupt, and lead the future of payments. Together, we can make an impact that resonates. Welcome to the team! 

If this role seems like a good match, please submit your resume all applications are treated with the strictest confidentiality. Please note that we may keep your CV for a period of one (1) year for future relevant job opportunities. For more information about how we process your data please see our

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Commercial Law
Data Privacy
E-Commerce
Financial Regulations
Fintech
Payments
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The Company
HQ: London
151 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

We are payabl., a paytech expert empowering merchants to take, make and manage payments globally.

Our full solution stack includes card acquiring, alternative payment methods, payment accounts and prepaid cards.

Welcome to payabl., where we take care of the payments, so you can take care of business.

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