Head of Legal

Company Description

Swaper is a marketplace platform that offers to buy the claim rights for loan receivables and allowing users to earn up to 16% annually. Since its launch in 2016, Swaper has shown exponential growth and raised significant funds in Europe. The platform has over 1000M EUR in cumulative funding and provides easily accessible solutions through web, Android and iOS apps, with features like Auto-Invest Portfolio, BuyBack, and Loyalty Bonus.

Role Description

This is a full-time role at Swaper. The role is located in the Tallinn city center with the flexibility for some work from home. For exeptional candidates remote work can be considered. The Head of Legal & Compliance will be responsible for overseeing and implementing all legal and compliance matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and draft various legal documents such as agreements, contracts, terms of use and other platform required documentation.
• Manage various legal topics with customers, partners, employees and other third parties.
• Act as the primary contact for queries related to the legal and compliance.
• Develop and implement company's policies, procedures and regulations.
• Review and evaluate company procedures and reports to identify hidden risks or common issues.
• In charge of the full KYB/KYC reviews/checks on company partners and customers.
• Make sure company keeps up with all applicable regulations.
• In charge of the changes needed to implement on company products and services in order to be compliant with various laws and regulations.
• Perform periodic audits on company policies, procedures and processes.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with business lines to obtain needed customer Due Diligence information.
• Lead employee training sessions on legal and compliance topics.
• Replace direct manager during his/her absence.
• Perform other duties in accordance with Employer's instructions.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum education required for the position: higher education in law.
• Professional experience: at least 3-year experience in similar position and at least 5-year experience as lawyer in law offices, in fintech or financial services.
• Experience advising on MiFID II, PSD2/E-Money Directive, AIFMD, ECSPR (Crowdfunding Regulation), AML/CTF frameworks or Data protection compliance.
• Experience with communicating with regulatory bodies and being as contact person is considered as an advantage.
• Advising on cross-border regulatory requirements and Fintech product structuring.
• Ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge and skills for effective work in the interests of the company.
• Plan, organize and manage work efficiently and according to the goals set.
• Analyse, forecast, take decisions and undertake responsibility for results of activities.
• Good communication skills and observance of business etiquette.
• Ability to cooperate with company's partners and groups of other stakeholders to achieve company goals and interests.
• Ability to identify problems and elaborate their solutions.
• Language skills: fluent in speaking and writing in English, knowledge of Estonian will be considered as an advantage.

What you can expect at Swaper:

• new knowledge about claim buying-selling business and overall your investing knowledge
• supportive small team
• be involved in developing new products and services
• dynamic workplace in the centre of Tallinn in a modern working space
• ability to plan your own work and make decisions
• unique experience working in and developing fast-growing Fintech company

Benefits:

• work in Tallinn, Estonia office with opportunity for partial remote work
• competitive remuneration package + benefits and perks
• free fruits, drinks, and other treats
• free gym and sauna at the office
• ability to grow in personal finance and investing world
• opportunity to develop professionally and move up internally while the company grows
• work with a small, distributed team in Tallinn office
• supportive environment where the hands-on approach is highly appreciated
• no bureaucracy - you have the chance to create, innovate and make impactful decisions

If you have a professional and hard-working growth mindset, and if you embrace being challenged professionally - then look no further and apply to join the experienced team across claim buying-selling world of finance

Only applicants who are considered suitable will be replied.