Legal & Compliance Officer

Location: Remote - Europe time zones Language: English (Intermediate+), Ukrainian or Russian (fluent) Contract type: B2B About the Client Our client is a high-growth global payment platform utilizing AI-routing in specialized verticals (iGaming, Forex, Crypto). Processing millions of transactions across cards, 60+ APMs, and crypto in Europe, LATAM, and Africa. With MSB status in Canada and aiming for EMI licensing in the UK and Malta, they are entering a critical scale-up phase. They are looking for a Legal & Compliance Officer to support regulatory, licensing, and banking-related compliance in a high-risk B2B fintech environment. The role focuses on legal and regulatory support, risk analysis, and multi-jurisdictional compliance rather than routine operational checks. You will work closely with internal legal, compliance, and risk stakeholders and interact directly with banks, PSPs, and regulatory counterparties. Key Responsibilities: - Support legal and compliance activities related to bank account openings and ongoing banking relationships. - Prepare, structure, and coordinate responses to legal, compliance, AML, and risk-related requests from banks, PSPs, and partners. - Support licensing and regulatory processes in multiple jurisdictions, including the UK, Malta, and other relevant markets. - Draft, review, and maintain legal, compliance, and regulatory documentation supporting licensing and banking requirements. - Analyse regulatory and legal risk implications across different jurisdictions and business models. - Participate in internal risk assessments and discussions from a legal and compliance perspective. - Identify, analyse, and resolve non-standard, complex, and cross-jurisdictional risk issues. - Contribute to the development and refinement of compliance and AML frameworks aligned with banking and regulatory expectations. - Support internal teams on legal, compliance, and risk-related matters linked to business operations and scaling. Requirements: - Relevant experience in legal, compliance, or risk roles within fintech, PSP, EMI, or other regulated financial environments, including high-risk sectors such as crypto, iGaming, gambling, or forex. - Strong understanding of banking expectations, AML requirements, and regulatory risk in high-risk B2B models. - Practical experience with regulatory interaction in at least one jurisdiction (UK, Malta, or comparable). - Ability to draft, review, and structure legal and compliance documentation. - Strong analytical and written communication skills. - Professional English for written and verbal communication. What’s Offered - Direct involvement in licensing, banking relationships, and regulatory matters. - Exposure to multi-jurisdictional regulatory and risk frameworks. - Clear growth path toward senior legal, compliance, or regulatory strategy roles. - Competitive compensation and long-term development within the company. Originally posted on Himalayas