Job description
About the Role**
Step into a critical legal and commercial role as a Payment Contract Specialist, where you will safeguard and drive the growth of a global fintech ecosystem. You will leverage your deep expertise in payments and contract law to negotiate complex agreements, manage risks, and ensure seamless regulatory compliance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about shaping secure, high-performing commercial partnerships, this is the perfect opportunity to make your mark.
About the Client**
Our partner is a payment gateway provider that operates a massive ecosystem of brands. They simplify complex payments through smart routing technology, real-time monitoring, and SSL/PCI DSS Level 1 security.
As their exclusive recruitment partner, we manage their full-cycle talent acquisition.
What You Will Do**
Draft** and negotiate a diverse portfolio of payments ecosystem contracts, including merchant agreements, acquiring contracts, payment gateway agreements, referral contracts, and payment facilitator agreements.
Identify** potential legal risks and liabilities within commercial arrangements, proactively recommending and implementing robust mitigation strategies.
Conduct** comprehensive legal due diligence on prospective payment service providers and strategic partners.
Monitor** evolving payment industry regulations (including PCI DSS, GDPR, and AML/KYC frameworks) to provide timely, actionable legal guidance to the business.
Execute** detailed legal risk assessments for new payment products, services, and platform integrations.
Collaborate** seamlessly with legal, compliance, finance, and product teams to deliver practical, business-focused legal support on all payment-related matters.
Ensure** all contractual documentation remains strictly compliant with applicable regulatory standards and internal corporate policies.
What You Bring**
Educational Background:** A University degree in Law or a closely related field.
Legal Experience:** Minimum 3–5 years of specialized experience in contract law, with a strong preference for backgrounds in payment services, financial services, or complex commercial agreements.
Domain Expertise:** Solid working knowledge of payment processing lifecycles, merchant services, and the surrounding regulatory environments.
Core Skills:** Excellent analytical capabilities, sharp negotiation tactics, and exceptional contract drafting skills.
Autonomy & Agility:** The ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks independently within a dynamic, fast-paced tech environment.
Bonus Points:**
Direct experience managing cross-border payment regulations and international merchant agreements.
Familiarity with digital payment technologies and emerging fintech sector developments.
Previous exposure to the iGaming industry's unique payment and legal landscape.
Outstanding communication skills, capable of translating complex legal jargon into actionable insights for non-legal stakeholders.
What's in It for You**
Competitive Compensation:** Attractive remuneration package complete with a structured annual performance review.
Work-Life Balance:** 24 working days of annual vacation, plus additional paid sick days, ensuring you have the proper time to rest and recharge.
Comprehensive Health:** Premium global coverage health insurance to keep you and your wellbeing protected.
Continuous Growth:** Robust learning and development opportunities, allowing you to tackle interesting, high-stakes technical challenges.
Commuter Benefits:** Monthly transport compensation of €200 net.
Lifestyle & Wellness Perks:** Partial compensation for tennis lessons, alongside English and Portuguese language classes to help you localize and thrive.
Vibrant Culture:** Regular team-building activities in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment based out of our modern Lisbon office.