Senior Legal Counsel - Product & Payments

<p><strong><span>About seQura</span></strong></p><p>seQura provides innovative, flexible and easy-to-use payment technologies that help merchants acquire, convert and retain more customers.</p><p>We make a difference in sales performance by tailoring our solutions to different sectors, to address their unique pain points and deliver superior results in Retail, Education (EduQa), Optics (OptiQa), Repairs and Travel.<br/>We also empower smart shopping to consumers who seek more value, convenience, and flexibility in their shopping, with new payment experiences that allow them to save, access interest-free credit, or pay in small, comfortable instalments of up to 24 months.<br/></p><p>Born in Barcelona, seQura is a privately-owned fintech, currently expanding throughout southern Europe and Latin America, growing above 50% CAGR and approaching 100 Million in Annual Recurring Revenue.<br/>Over 5000 businesses, almost 2 million shoppers, and almost 400 employees continue to rate us as one of the most loved and trusted fintechs out there, with an NPS of 87%, a Trustpilot rating of 4.7/5, and a Glassdoor rating of 4.4/5.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong><span>About the role</span></strong> 🤓</p><p><span>We are looking for a</span><span> </span><strong><span>Senior Legal Product Counsel </span></strong><span>experienced in commercial law, and with experience navigating multiple jurisdictions. This role requires versatility, the ability to manage legal frameworks across different markets, and a deep understanding of consumer protection and financial regulation</span><strong><span> </span></strong><span>with a keen interest in digital and product-related issues. Experience in data privacy is a plus. </span></p><p><span>As a key partner to our business, product, and tech teams, you will help design compliant, business-friendly solutions that support seQura’s growth across diverse regulatory </span>landscapes. If<span> you are a dynamic, detail-oriented, and hands-on lawyer, and want to be part of a growing fintech and challenging experience, this is your place.</span></p> <h3>Requirements</h3> <p><strong><span>What challenges you'll be solving</span><span> </span>🚀</strong></p><ul><li><p><span>Support the negotiation of strategic global deals with our partners to support seQura’s products.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Review upcoming projects to check compliance with the legal framework governing payment services and schemes.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Negotiate and supervise agreements with banking and third-party payment services providers.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Anticipate and assess regulatory changes to guide product strategy and ensure compliance.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Evaluate and mitigate regulatory risks across global markets, aligning compliance strategies with SeQura’s growth and product roadmap.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Participate together with product and tech teams in the design and commercial launch of new products and services in light of the applicable local consumer protection regulations.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Review and update the operational and commercial processes of the company from a legal perspective, aligning processes, helping stakeholders to drive decisions, and reducing complexity.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Contribute to ongoing innovation projects.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Coordinate external legal counsels, including local law firms in each jurisdiction in which seQura has business relationships.</span></p></li></ul><p><strong><span><br/></span></strong></p><p><strong><span>What we offer</span><span> </span>😎</strong></p><p>We have a strong and sustainable foundation, where we provide a secure and reliable workplace. You have the freedom and trust to make the best contribution possible.</p><p>One of our most valued strengths by our employees is our fellowship and supportive culture, which fosters a sense of belonging by working closely with our values. With us, you will have challenging projects to work on and push your skills and knowledge.</p><p></p><p>In addition, we are very proud of the unique office we have, which offers a comfortable and inspiring environment to work in with everything you need.<br/></p><ul><li><p>23 vacation days + 2 days of free disposal per year.</p></li><li><p>Professional development that includes access to a language learning platform.</p></li><li><p>Flexible compensation plan for transportation, restaurants, and kindergarten with Cobee.</p></li><li><p>Health insurance discounts with Sanitas and Adeslas.</p></li><li><p>Urban mobility by using your own bike with Kleta.</p></li><li><p>Free access to healthy, organic, and sustainable fruits and snacks.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>Moreover, we offer a <strong><span>Wellness Program</span></strong> that embraces a holistic approach by covering 6 areas (occupational, physical, financial, emotional, social, environmental consciousness). Each area will include a variety of activities, and you'll be