Legal Counsel, Fintech

Optasia is a fully-integrated B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement & collection. We provide a versatile AI Platform powering financial inclusion, delivering responsible financing decision-making and driving a superior business model & strong customer experience with presence in 30 Countries anchored by 7 Regional Offices.

We are seeking for enthusiastic professionals, with energy, who are results driven and have can-do attitude, who want to be part of a team of likeminded individuals who are delivering solutions in an innovative and exciting environment. We are seeking a highly qualified Legal Counsel to join our in-house Legal Team in Athens. Practice areas include finance and banking. Previous work experience in fintech business will be an asset.
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic business environment and work on a wide variety of legal issues.

What you will do:

• Drafting and reviewing agreements that are related with the provision of microfinance services such as B2B services agreements, term sheets, LoIs, MoUs, NDAs but also software licensing agreements with technology providers, banks, and financial institutions.
• Research, anticipate issues and guard Company against legal risks.
• Provide consultation and handle commercial law issues (e.g. vendor/partner agreements, tax issues, etc.);
• Work closely with our internal commercial, product and compliance teams, as well as with external advisors and experts on a variety of legal issues

What you will bring:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB),
• Master of Laws (LLM)
• Admitted to the Greek Bar
• Excellent command of English language (C2 Level)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 4 years’ experience in Finance and Banking law
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and negotiation skills
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with heavy workloads
• Excellent MS Word and excel skills

Why you should apply
What we offer:
💸 Competitive remuneration package
🏝 Extra day off on your birthday
💰 Performance-based bonus scheme
👩🏽‍⚕️ Comprehensive private healthcare insurance
📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smart
Optasia’s Perks:
🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment
🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry
🌌 🌠 Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground
🎓 A solid career path within our working family is ready for you
📚 Continuous training and access to online training platforms
🥳 CSR activities and festive events within any possible occasion
🍜 Enjoy comfortable open space restaurant with varied meal options every day
🎾 🧘‍️ Wellbeing activities access such as free on-site yoga classes, plus available squash court on our premises