Junior Legal Counsel

About our Company

LemFi (YC S21, Series B) is revolutionizing cross-border financial services for immigrants through its multi-currency platform, processing over $1 billion in monthly transactions. We provide instant remittances, foreign exchange services, and multi-currency accounts, all in one seamless experience.

With 300+ employees across 15+ countries, our platform supports twelve currencies and integrates directly with local banks and mobile money providers, ensuring fast, low-cost transactions. But we’re not stopping at payments. LemFi is building a comprehensive financial ecosystem empowering immigrants with the financial tools they need to thrive—wherever they go.

Our vision : To build the first full-stack financial services hub for the world’s immigrant population.

Who you are

You are a motivated and energetic person who would thrive in a fintech startup environment like ours. The teams here at LemFi are passionate about their work and fields of expertise but also lend hands-on cross-functional responsibilities to ensure the success of the company and the satisfaction of our clientele.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team, based in Europe. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 2 years of legal experience, with a strong background in African countries' legal landscape and the FinTech industry. As a Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive legal support, particularly focusing on privacy regulations and matters related to international corporations and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory : Offer expert legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on various legal matters, particularly those related to the FinTech industry, Privacy laws, and international corporate activities.
• Regulatory Compliance : Monitor and stay up-to-date with relevant legal and regulatory developments in African countries, ensuring the company's compliance with local laws and regulations in the FinTech sector.
• Privacy and Data Protection : Develop and implement strategies to ensure compliance with data privacy laws, including GDPR and other regional Privacy regulations. Advise on data protection policies, data transfers, and user consent mechanisms.
• Contract Drafting and Review : Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including partnerships, vendor contracts, and customer agreements, with a keen understanding of local legal requirements.
• International Transactions : Assist in structuring and executing international transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, taking into account cross-border legal implications.
• Risk Management : Identify legal risks and provide mitigation strategies for the business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement proactive risk management initiatives.
• Dispute Resolution : Manage legal disputes, including external counsel coordination, litigation strategy development, and negotiations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Collaborate effectively with internal teams, external legal counsel, regulatory bodies, and industry associations to ensure comprehensive legal support across all relevant jurisdictions.

Requirements

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