About the Company

We are a financial services organisation committed to delivering secure, transparent, and compliant financial solutions across Estonia and the wider European market. Our business operates in a dynamic regulatory environment where sound legal judgement, effective governance, and proactive risk management are essential to sustainable growth.

We are seeking a Legal Counsel with expertise in financial regulation to support our legal and compliance functions and help ensure that business activities remain aligned with applicable Estonian and European Union requirements.

About the Role

As Legal Counsel – Financial Regulation & Compliance, you will provide legal advice on regulatory obligations, financial services legislation, licensing requirements, and supervisory matters. You will work closely with compliance, risk management, product, and senior leadership teams to assess legal risks and support the development of compliant financial products and business processes.

The successful candidate will combine strong legal research and drafting capabilities with a practical understanding of the regulatory framework governing financial services in Estonia and the European Union.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on financial services legislation, regulatory requirements, and applicable EU legal frameworks.
• Interpret relevant Estonian legislation and EU regulations, directives, and supervisory guidance affecting the organisation.
• Support licensing, authorisation, registration, and regulatory change initiatives where applicable to the business.
• Review business activities, product proposals, and operational processes to identify legal and regulatory risks.
• Advise on regulatory communications, information requests, and engagement with relevant supervisory authorities.
• Work with compliance teams on AML/CFT obligations, customer due diligence, sanctions requirements, and related legal matters within the role’s scope.
• Review internal policies, procedures, and governance documents to support regulatory compliance.
• Advise on outsourcing, third-party arrangements, data protection, and operational resilience requirements where relevant.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess their potential impact on business operations.
• Prepare legal opinions, risk assessments, and recommendations for management.
• Coordinate with external legal advisers on specialist matters and regulatory projects.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification recognised in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Professional legal experience in financial services, banking, fintech, payments, regulatory advisory, or a comparable legal environment.
• Strong understanding of EU financial services regulation and the Estonian legal and regulatory landscape.
• Familiarity with AML/CFT, financial crime prevention, licensing, and regulatory governance requirements.
• Excellent legal research, drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to explain complex legal requirements in clear, commercially practical terms.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work across legal, compliance, risk, and business teams.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Estonian language proficiency and experience working with local regulatory authorities are strong advantages.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications.
• Hybrid working arrangements and a professional working environment.
• Exposure to complex financial regulatory matters and evolving EU legislation.
• Opportunities for continuing professional development and specialist legal training.
• Collaboration with experienced professionals across legal, compliance, and risk functions.
• Paid annual leave and other employment benefits in accordance with company policy and applicable Estonian law.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your financial services legal experience, regulatory expertise, and relevant advisory work. Please include examples of regulatory projects, licensing matters, or legal risk assessments where appropriate.

We welcome legal professionals who combine technical legal expertise with sound judgement, integrity, and a practical approach to regulatory challenges.

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