Legal & Compliance Senior Lead

ppbThis position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Legal Compliance Senior Lead based in Italy. /b /p pThis is a senior, high-ownership legal and compliance role supporting the launch and growth of a fintech business across Europe.br/ You will act as the primary legal owner for the Netherlands while supporting Belgium with the guidance of external local counsel.br/ The role covers the full legal journey from entity incorporation and governance through to operational readiness and ongoing compliance.br/ You will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams across product, compliance, finance, and operations.br/ Your expertise will help shape financing agreements, partner arrangements, regulatory strategy, payments, data protection, and lending operations.br/ You will also have the opportunity to contribute to expansion into additional European markets as the business grows.br/ This remote position offers significant autonomy, international exposure, and the opportunity to work at the intersection of financial services, technology, and regulatory innovation. /p h3Accountabilities: /h3 ul liOwn the Dutch legal and regulatory workstreams for the European launch, while supporting Belgian matters with appropriate external local counsel. /li liLead entity formation and corporate governance activities, including articles of association, notarial incorporation, KVK and UBO registration, and director and legal-representation requirements. /li liDraft, localize, review, and negotiate financing agreements, merchant terms, partner contracts, SEPA direct-debit mandates, and other commercial documentation under applicable Dutch and Belgian law. /li liSelect, instruct, and manage external Dutch and Belgian legal counsel, translating legal advice into practical documents, processes, and ongoing compliance activities. /li liAdvise internal stakeholders on licensing requirements, funding structures, payments regulation, collections enforceability, data protection, and automated decision-making. /li liManage corporate banking onboarding and support the relevant SME-lending quality-mark requirements. /li liServe as the senior legal point of contact for the European business and collaborate closely with product, compliance, finance, and operations teams. /li liSupport future expansion into additional EU markets as the business develops. /li liWhere relevant, contribute to operational Wwft/AML responsibilities, including customer due diligence, third-party reliance arrangements, prevention policies, risk matrices, and engagement with supervisory authorities. /li /ul h3Requirements: /h3 ul liAt least approximately 7 years of post-qualification experience, with significant in-house or top-tier law-firm experience in fintech, financial services, lending, or a closely related sector. /li liAdmission to practice in the Netherlands as an advocaat, with strong knowledge of Dutch legal and regulatory requirements. /li liFull professional fluency in English and Dutch, with the ability to work effectively with international leadership, regulators, counterparties, and local stakeholders. /li liAbility and willingness to advise on Belgian legal matters while working with external Belgian counsel. /li liStrong experience with lending, financial services regulation, and GDPR/data protection. /li liDeep understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks and a genuine interest in fintech, financial inclusion, embedded finance, and cross-border expansion. /li liExcellent drafting, negotiation, and legal analysis skills, combined with strong commercial judgment. /li liComfortable working autonomously, managing multiple concurrent matters, and coordinating external counsel across two jurisdictions. /li liA proactive, pragmatic, and high-ownership approach suited to a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. /li liDual qualification or substantial Belgian legal experience is a plus. /li liWorking-level Spanish or Portuguese and/or French would be advantageous. /li liExperience with Wwft/AML and payments regulation is also beneficial. /li /ul h3Benefits: /h3 ul liFully remote working environment. /li liOpportunity to join a high-impact, mission-driven fintech operating at the intersection of technology and financial services. /li liSignificant ownership and autonomy in a senior legal leadership role. /li liExposure to complex regulatory, corporate, lending, payments, and data-protection matters across multiple European jurisdictions. /li liClose collaboration with international teams across Europe and Latin America. /li liOpportunity to contribute to the launch of new markets and the continued development of an expanding European business. /li liCross-functional work with experienced teams across legal, compliance, product, finance, and operations. /li liEligible team members may have access to a performance-based Phantom Share Program designed to align parti