Chief Legal Officer

5 days ago

Tallinn, Harjumaa, Estonia Wallester Full time €60,000 - €180,000 per year

About Us
Wallester is a cutting-edge financial technology company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for businesses seeking to modernize their payment systems. By offering white-label card issuance platforms, seamless integration with existing infrastructure, and comprehensive support for both digital and physical cards, Wallester empowers companies to enhance their financial services and customer experience. Recognized as a leader in the FinTech space, Wallester has earned a reputation for its state-of-the-art technology, security, and scalability. Whether you are a startup or an established enterprise, Wallester delivers flexible, reliable solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of the digital economy.

About The Role
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Chief Legal Officer to lead our legal strategy and oversee all legal matters across the group. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for corporate governance, commercial contracting, product counseling, litigation, legal risk management, and legal operations/automation.

As a trusted advisor to the Management Board and Supervisory Board, the CLO ensures legal considerations are embedded in all aspects of business operations, balancing innovation and growth with strong legal safeguards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Legal Strategy & Governance – Define and execute the company's legal strategy, advising the Management Board and Supervisory Board on corporate law and governance.
  • Contract Negotiation & Drafting – Lead negotiations and draft agreements with clients, partners, and vendors.
  • Product Counseling – Partner with product teams on launches and changes, ensuring UX compliance, T&Cs, tariffs, and customer notices meet legal standards.
  • Litigation & Dispute Management – Represent the company in disputes and manage external counsel where needed.
  • Legal Risk Management – Identify and mitigate legal risks in daily operations (distinct from compliance monitoring).
  • Scheme & Industry Rules – Interpret and operationalize card scheme and industry requirements in collaboration with Compliance and Risk.
  • Regulator & External Counsel Liaison – Manage interactions with regulators and coordinate external legal advisors.
  • Legal Operations – Drive contract lifecycle management, document automation, registers, and process improvements.
  • Team Leadership – Build, lead, and develop the legal team while fostering a "legal-by-design" culture.

Requirements

  • EU-qualified lawyer (Estonian Bar membership strongly preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in a regulated environment (fintech, payments, or banking).

  • Proven experience in:

  • Leading commercial negotiations with financial institutions and technology providers.

  • Advising boards on governance and corporate law.
  • Managing regulatory interactions without overlapping with compliance monitoring.

  • Building or scaling a legal function, including automation and process improvements.

  • Strong communication skills – able to translate legal language into clear business terms.

  • Strategic, pragmatic, and collaborative mindset with high integrity.

We offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Career opportunities
  • Medical Insurance upon the completion of the probationary period
  • Supportive and caring Leadership
  • A modern office in the center of Tallinn
  • A chance to work as part of a highly motivated and talented team
  • Referral program
  • Stebby
  • Team building and Company Events
  • Free parking

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