Legal Counsel - Payments, Acquiring and Corporate Governance

About the role

Collect Group is looking for a Legal Counsel to support legal matters across its business, with a focus on commercial agreements, payment services, acquiring and corporate governance. The role works closely with management, Compliance and other departments to manage legal risks and support daily operations and business growth. Previous legal experience with payment providers or acquiring businesses is required; experience in crypto and digital assets is an advantage.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate merchant, acquiring, payment processing, partnership, outsourcing and service provider agreements.
• Provide practical legal advice to management and internal teams on business operations, products and commercial arrangements.
• Work with Compliance and external advisers on licensing projects, regulatory enquiries and legal requirements.
• Prepare and review corporate documents, resolutions and policies.
• Identify legal risks in contracts, partnerships and business initiatives and recommend solutions.
• Draft and update terms and conditions, legal notices, internal policies and standard agreement templates.
• Support contractual disputes and legal claims, coordinating with external counsel where necessary.
• Monitor developments in payments, acquiring and digital assets and advise teams on their business implications.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law; admission to a recognised Bar is an advantage.
• Relevant legal experience with a payment provider, acquiring business, EMI or a law firm advising clients in these sectors.
• Strong experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Good understanding of payment services, merchant acquiring and the associated legal and regulatory environment.
• Ability to turn complex legal matters into clear, practical business advice, with strong attention to detail, sound judgement and a commercial approach.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and collaborate across departments.
• Excellent command of English, with strong legal drafting and communication skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience in crypto or digital assets, familiarity with MiCA.
• Experience supporting licensing or cross-border legal matters.