Senior Lawyer

<p><strong>About EveryPay</strong></p><p>At EveryPay, we are on a mission to build the digital financial infrastructure that underpins e-commerce in Greece, empowering Marketplaces, and Merchants to thrive.</p><p>We are a team of enthusiastic young people, driven by our values to Empower Customers, work as a Team Together, Manage Risk and Get Stuff Done.</p><p>We are proud to have built the payments layer connecting most Greek Marketplaces and Merchants with world-class schemes like Visa and MasterCard. We service most Greek Marketplaces, including Greece’s largest and most successful marketplace: Skroutz. Our systems connect to thousands of banks, in Greece and abroad. Our tech processes tens of thousands of transactions every day – that’s €billions worth of e-commerce. If you have bought something online in Greece, chances are you have already used our payments product.</p><p><strong>EveryPay </strong>is fully owned by the Skroutz Group of companies and is both a Tech Company and a Regulated Financial Services Institution. Therefore, you will be exposed to the world of the Tech Payments Sector and that of Financial Services. </p><p><strong>How you will contribute to EveryPay's vision</strong></p><p>We are growing <strong>our Legal team</strong> and we are looking for a<strong> talented Senior Lawyer </strong>!</p><p><strong>What will you be doing:</strong></p><ul> <li> <strong>Legal Advisory: </strong>Provide expert legal advice and counsel on a wide range of matters, including intellectual property, software licensing, data protection, cybersecurity, e-commerce, regulatory compliance, and specifically PSD2 requirements, and advise clients on legal risks and potential liabilities associated with technology initiatives and contracts</li> <li> <strong>PSD2 Compliance: </strong>Provide legal guidance and ensure compliance with the revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2). Oversee the implementation of PSD2 requirements, including strong customer authentication (SCA), secure communication, and other regulatory technical standards (RTS). Stay up-to-date with PSD2 developments and advise the company on necessary adjustments to policies and procedures, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure PSD2 compliance is embedded in all relevant processes and systems</li> <li> <strong>Contract Negotiation and Drafting: </strong>Draft, review, and negotiate various types of contracts, including software licenses, service agreements, data processing agreements, technology transfer agreements, and PSD2-related agreements, and ensure that contracts align with legal and regulatory requirements and protect the interests of the organization</li> <li> <strong>Litigation and Dispute Resolution: </strong>Manage or collaborate with external counsel on technology-related litigation, disputes, and intellectual property matters, and provide guidance on potential legal actions and strategies for resolution</li> <li> <strong>Policy and Procedure Development: </strong>Develop and implement internal policies and procedures related to technology, intellectual property and PSD2 compliance</li> <li> <strong>Stakeholder Collaboration: </strong>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including technology, product, and compliance teams, to ensure legal considerations are integrated into business decisions and initiatives.</li> </ul><p><strong>We will appreciate if you have:</strong></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul> <li>Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in a relevant bar association</li> <li>In-depth knowledge of EU and Greek financial regulations, PSD2, GDPR, and other relevant data protection laws.</li> <li>Substantial experience (8-12 years) practicing law in the financial services or FinTech sector, with a focus on areas such as intellectual property, technology transactions, data privacy, cybersecurity, and PSD2 compliance</li> <li>Proficiency in Greek and English languages</li> </ul><p><strong>Personal Attributes</strong></p><ul> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders at various levels</li> <li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills</li> <li>Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills</li> <li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment</li> <li>Leadership skills and ability to mentor junior legal professionals</li> </ul><p><strong>What's it like to work at EveryPay?</strong></p><ul> <li>Competitive full-time salary</li> <li>Ongoing training and development</li> <li>Private Family Medical Plan</li> <li>Monthly meal allowance </li> <li>Access to books, online courses and relevant resources</li> <li>A hybrid model of work</li> <li>Free Skroutz Plus subscription</li> <li>A great opportunity to contribute to EveryPay team's growth</li> <li>Being part of an environment that giv