Fintech Legal Counsel (They/She/He) at Glovo

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Studies, Financial Regulation, Payments Law, Communication Skills, Team Player, Interpersonal Skills, Project Management, Negotiation, Compliance, Regulatory Frameworks, Commercial Agreements, E-Wallets, FinTech Initiatives, M&A Projects, Product Counseling, Spanish Language

Industry

Consumer Services

Description

If you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for an exciting ride. A ride that will fuel up your ambitions to take on a new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone. We’ll deliver a non-vanilla culture built on talent, where we work to amplify the impact on millions of people, paving the way forward together. Not your usual app. We are the fastest-growing multi-category app connecting millions of users with businesses, and couriers, offering on-demand services from more than 170,000 local restaurants, grocers and supermarkets, and high street retail stores. We operate in more than 1500 cities across 23 countries. Together we revolutionise the way people connect with their everyday needs, from delivering essentials to connecting our ecosystem of users through innovative solutions powered by technology. For us, every day is filled with purpose. What makes our ride unique? 🤝 Our culture and strong values. 💪 Our career development philosophy. 🤝 Our commitment to being a force for good. We have a vision: Building the largest marketplace in your city, to give access to anything in minutes. And this is where your ride starts. YOUR MISSION The FinTech Legal counsel is responsible for providing legal guidance on the development and implementation of a broad variety of financial products, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations across multiple markets and regions Glovo's operates in. The responsibilities of this team also include assessing legal risks associated with commercial transactions and partnerships, as well as working closely with cross-functional teams to navigate regulatory frameworks and support strategic initiatives in the fintech space. THE JOURNEY You support our Legal Team in Spain, a team of international lawyers that is responsible for all legal matters pertaining to Glovo's substantially growing FinTech business; In cooperation with legal teams in our regions and markets, you support Glovo's global FinTech initiatives from a legal perspective and you conduct complex legal assessments pertaining to individual projects in the areas of FinTech, payments and financial services; You will be responsible for overseeing or assisting other regulated activities such as business licenses, regulated product and services; You provide product counseling to FinTech initiatives, as well as other regulated services in order to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations as well as internal Glovo's standards; You help to negotiate partnerships with licensed institutions in order to ensure timely go-live of e-wallet, lending or other FinTech products (e.g. BNPL and Vendor Financing) within the Glovo's ecosystem and you provide support in connection with M&A projects and other corporate transactions related to FinTech; You use your expertise on financial regulation to prepare and supervise regulatory authorization projects (e.g. PI or EMI license projects, Business licenses) in different markets worldwide; You work closely with our product teams as well as Glovo's management team in further and drive expansion in different jurisdictions, especially in the areas of FinTech, payments and financial services; You will be supporting the business sales and procurement functions of Glovo's with drafting and reviewing a broad range of commercial agreements pertaining to our FinTech business including merchant services agreements, software development and SAAS agreements, terms and conditions and vendor agreements; As part of Glovo's legal team, you liaise with and coordinate external law firms worldwide, you manage administrative proceedings and investigations and you act as contact person for regulators in different markets worldwide. WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE You have completed your legal studies You have at least 3 years of experience in the in-house legal team of a bank, a FinTech firm (payment institution, e-money institution, PISP or similar) and/or the financial regulation practice of a reputable international law firm; You have significant expertise and demonstrable interest in financial regulation, specifically in Payments Law (e.g. PSD2 and EMD2 Directives); You have experience in leading legal projects or in overseeing the work performed by other colleagues; You have great communication skills in English and Spanish (both verbal and written) and you are able to design presentations and convey complex legal concepts and arguments in simple words for an audience of non-lawyers; You are an absolute team player with excellent interpersonal skills and you are enthusiastic about working on multinational matters and financial technology projects; You are based in Spain or you are willing to relocate to Barcelona as soon as practicable. Individuals representing diverse profiles, and abilities, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don't meet our musts don't let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable. We believe driven talent deserves: 🌟 An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action. 💪 Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak. 🍔 Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings! 💳 Discounts on transportation, food, and even kindergarten expenses. 🏊 Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized. 🏖️ Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year! 👪 Enhanced parental leave, and office-based nursery. 🧠 Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being. Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds - all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard. Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc). So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life? Delve into our culture by taking a peek at our Instagram and check out our Linkedin and website!

Responsibilities

The FinTech Legal Counsel provides legal guidance on financial products and ensures compliance with laws across multiple markets. Responsibilities include assessing legal risks, supporting regulatory frameworks, and negotiating partnerships for FinTech products.