IT Group is pleased to announce a vacancy for the position of Middle Legal Counsel.

Requirements:

• Law degree from a reputable university;
• Exceptional writing and editing skills in English;
• Upper-intermediate English or higher is a must;
• Experience in AML/KYC, GDPR, and compliance regulations;
  
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to meet deadlines;
• Hard-working, well-organized, and able to manage numerous tasks simultaneously under pressure

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing contracts with software providers, payment services providers, etc., drafting new contracts with clients, making changes to existing contracts;
• Researching and analyzing legislation of various jurisdictions, including licensing matters;
• Supporting license application process;
• Maintaining existing licenses in various jurisdictions, communicating with local agents and regulators regarding licensing-related matters;
• Dealing with KYC-related matters, pass checks with banks, payment services providers, and software providers;
• Performing KYC checks on new and existing clients, reviewing and verifying received documentation, black-lists and sanctions checks, etc.;
• Legal paperwork (completing questionnaires, applications, forms, letters, drafting powers of attorney, internal policies and regulations);
• Opening accounts with banks and payment services providers;
• Registering companies in various jurisdictions and maintaining existing ones in cooperation with local agents and consultants;
• Registering and maintaining trademarks, protecting IP rights;
• Conducting legal research on various legal matters related to day-to-day support of the company’s business activity;
• Dealing with GDPR, AML related matters;
• Drafting and improving website documentation (policies, terms and conditions, etc.) and bringing existing documents into compliance with applicable legislation, updating website documentation according to requirements of local agents and regulators;
• Dealing with a scope of other legal matters under the supervision of the Head of Legal and Compliance.

We offer:

• Inspiring and diverse culture surrounded by experienced and enthusiastic colleagues;
• Flexible working hours to ensure your work-life balance;
• Ability to choose to work remotely or at the office;
• Star players/Top Salary policy;
• Unlimited paid vacation days;
• An attractive package of medical insurance;
• Inspiring and diverse culture surrounded by experienced and enthusiastic colleagues;
• Opportunities for personal and professional development: monthly compensation for your leisure activities, fully paid courses and workshops, etc.;
• An active corporate life: team-buildings, sports activities, corporate parties, etc;
• A collaborative and welcoming environment for your initiatives.

Recruitment steps:

• I stage: an interview with a recruiter;
• II stage: introduction to the team;
• III stage: decision.

Sounds interesting? Send your CV in the English language to: recruitment@itgroup.ltd