Legal Counsel / Legal Officer at Guru Pay

Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

3500.0

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Advice, Contract Drafting, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Corporate Governance, GDPR, AML, KYC, Product Contracts, Negotiation, Licensing, Regulatory Filings, Team Collaboration, Legal Documentation, Training Delivery, Business-Oriented Advice

Industry

Banking

Description

Guru Pay is an EMI based in Lithuania, delivering a personalized, boutique-level service to B2B, B2C, and C2B customers. As we continue to expand our products, partnerships, and regulatory footprint, we are looking for a Legal Counsel to provide organisation-wide legal support and act as a trusted legal partner across the business. This role is central to ensuring that Guru Pay’s commercial, regulatory, product, and governance activities are legally sound, compliant, and aligned with industry best practices. As Legal Counsel, you will work closely with Product, Tech, Compliance, AML, Sales, Finance, and Operations teams. You will bring legal clarity to business decisions, reduce organisational risk, and support efficient execution of new initiatives, partnerships, and product launches. You will own and support legal frameworks, contracts, internal documentation, and governance processes, while staying ahead of regulatory and legislative developments relevant to the fintech and payments sector. What will you do: Provide day-to-day legal advice across the organisation, supporting products, partnerships, and business initiatives Draft, review, and negotiate commercial, regulatory, and operational agreements in line with Guru Pay’s risk appetite and business needs Develop and maintain internal policies, procedures, and legal documentation in collaboration with Compliance and Operations Identify and mitigate legal risks across products, operations, and customer interactions, including GDPR-related matters Support corporate governance activities, including Board documentation, resolutions, and regulatory-ready records Monitor regulatory developments and manage licensing and authorisation-related matters Deliver internal legal training and promote strong legal judgement across teams What we expect: Master’s degree in Law 3–6+ years of legal experience, preferably in fintech or financial services Strong understanding of payments, e-money, and financial regulatory frameworks Hands-on experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial, regulatory, and product contracts Professional Lithuanian and English language skills Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to cross-functional teams Proactive, independent working style with strong prioritisation and deadline management skills Nice to haves: In-house experience in fintech, payments, EMI, banking, or relevant law-firm background Experience with licensing, regulatory filings, and supervisory authorities Knowledge of AML/KYC, PSD2, MiCA, GDPR, and DORA Experience working with external counsel and regulators Exposure to corporate governance, including Board documentation and decision-making support What we offer: Salary from €3,500 gross/month upwards, depending on experience and fit with the role Hybrid work model (Vilnius office + flexibility) Support for professional development and continuous learning 2nd pillar pension coverage An extra vacation day on your birthday Workations, health challenges, and team engagement initiatives A collaborative, high-trust environment with real impact on the business

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal advice across the organization and support products, partnerships, and business initiatives. Draft, review, and negotiate agreements while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.