Legal Advisor

Easy Payment Services is an EU Licensed Electronic Money Institution with full passport rights for provision of payment services and issuance of electronic money within the European Union and issuing member of Mastercard.

The mission of Easy Payments Services is to offer innovative and flexible payment products, which meet the needs and requirements of the end-customers and at the same time deliver a high-quality user experience.

Our team is growing and now we have a new opening for the position of Legal Advisor.

• Responsible for the regulatory compliance of the companies within the Group concerning the provision of payment services and digital financial services (lending);
• Providing guidance to different teams within the Group engaged in projects requiring payment services competencies;
• Responsible for analyzing existing and upcoming regulation concerning the provision of payment services (including online payments) and digital financial services (on national and EU level as well); Assessing the impact of the regulation for the businesses;
• Responsible for the prompt communication with the Regulatory bodies concerning the provision of payment services and digital financial services;
• Prepares (or consults) all kinds of agreements related to the provision of payment services and digital financial services;
• Prepares legal statements concerning the payment services and digital financial services in the field of: Banking and Finance; Capital Markets; Competition Law; Consumer Law; Business Advisory; 
• Follows the changes in relation to the legal framework in Bulgaria and EU in terms of payment services and digital financial services;
• Advises the business on the legal aspects of new product developments and new product delivery channels in respect of payment services and digital financial services; 
• Represents the entity in front of financial institutions, organizations, all regulatory bodies (National Banks, commissions for protection of competition, commission for consumer protection, etc.).

Requirements:

• University degree in Law;
• At least 2 years professional legal experience, preferably all of which in the field of payment services (this excludes trainee periods);
• Depth knowledge on the regulatory landscape for payment services (including online payments) and digital financial services, on corporate and commercial law as well; 
• Ability to effectively communicate complex regulatory issues;
• Knowledge of the legal aspects concerning payment institutions;
• Knowledge of the legal aspects concerning financial institutions, banking, and finance shall be considered as an advantage;
• Hands-on Microsoft Office, Legal software;
• Analytical mindset and systematically thinking;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure;
• English – verbal and written is a must;
• Team player with abilities to work on his/her own and to make independent decisions while working under short deadlines.

Benefits:

• Induction, ongoing training, and development program;
• Friendly and casual work environment;
• A team of people with extensive experience in the field and international acknowledgments;
• Option for Multisport card at a discount price;
• Additional health insurance;
• Smart mobile phone and sponsored mobile plan.

We are searching for candidates who enjoy working with people in a fast-paced, growing environment. If you have the drive to succeed and advance your career, our company might be the best fit for you.

We encourage you to take a couple of minutes to submit your resume to be considered as the newest member of our professional team.

We appreciate and thank you for your application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.