Senior International Lawyer (FinTech)

About the role

A partner company is recruiting a Senior International Lawyer (FinTech) based in Switzerland, working in a fully remote, international environment at the intersection of financial technology, digital payments and regulated business services. The lawyer manages complex legal matters on international corporate structures, financial services and payment operations, oversees contracts with banks, payment service providers and financial institutions, and supports licensing and regulatory compliance, including AML/KYC, financial monitoring, due diligence and cross-border regulation.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the registration and ongoing legal administration of international corporate entities and coordinate with external service providers and legal advisors
• Handle corporate accounts with banks, EMIs and PSPs, and coordinate KYB and compliance procedures
• Lead the full contract lifecycle, from drafting and reviewing to negotiating and approving commercial and financial agreements
• Support the registration of Money Services Businesses (MSBs) and licensing projects for EMIs, PIs and other regulated entities, and prepare licensing documentation and regulatory reports
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on AML/KYC, financial monitoring and international sanctions
• Provide legal support in disputes such as chargebacks and fraud-related incidents, and conduct due diligence on clients and partners
• Draft and update legal policies, Terms of Use, Privacy and Cookie policies, and AML/KYC procedures, and prepare legal opinions

Required profile

• At least 3 years of experience in fintech or payments, in-house or at a law firm specialising in payment services
• University degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification
• Experience opening corporate bank accounts, managing KYB procedures and conducting client due diligence
• Experience supporting the licensing or registration of financial services companies (MSBs, EMIs, PIs)
• Strong knowledge of international financial services regulations and the ability to interpret them across jurisdictions
• English at B2 or above; able to draft and review contracts and negotiate with international partners

Nice to have

• Cryptocurrency payments and VASP experience, including MiCA
• Familiarity with Visa and Mastercard rules for high-risk merchants
• Understanding of tax and corporate structuring issues such as CFC rules and economic substance
• Experience with AI-powered legal tools

What we offer

• Fully remote work, with access to company hubs in Kyiv and Warsaw if needed
• 20 working days of paid annual leave, public holidays and paid sick leave
• Medical insurance, mental health support and a monthly benefits allowance
• Learning budget, English lessons, career development plan and mentoring
• Team events, online library and a collaborative, low-bureaucracy culture