Mercuryo
201 - 500 employees
Founded 2018
💳 Fintech
🌐 Web 3
💰 Series A on 2021-06
Fintech • Web 3 • Payments
Mercuryo is a global fintech company creating a new generation of financial services for leading web3 and fintech applications. The company offers a holistic platform that integrates with both web3 and fiat worlds through a single API to provide a wide range of financial services. Mercuryo facilitates fiat-to-crypto exchanges, on- and off-ramps, and provides built-in anti-fraud infrastructure and screening. By partnering with notable entities like MetaMask and PancakeSwap, Mercuryo enhances access to decentralized finance (DeFi) services, streamlines onboarding, and strengthens payment solutions. Backed by a team of over 200 professionals, Mercuryo is at the forefront of payments innovation, aiming to bridge conventional and web3 finance.
Senior Legal Counsel
🕒 May 26
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Mercuryo
201 - 500 employees
Founded 2018
💳 Fintech
🌐 Web 3
💰 Series A on 2021-06
Fintech • Web 3 • Payments
Mercuryo is a global fintech company creating a new generation of financial services for leading web3 and fintech applications. The company offers a holistic platform that integrates with both web3 and fiat worlds through a single API to provide a wide range of financial services. Mercuryo facilitates fiat-to-crypto exchanges, on- and off-ramps, and provides built-in anti-fraud infrastructure and screening. By partnering with notable entities like MetaMask and PancakeSwap, Mercuryo enhances access to decentralized finance (DeFi) services, streamlines onboarding, and strengthens payment solutions. Backed by a team of over 200 professionals, Mercuryo is at the forefront of payments innovation, aiming to bridge conventional and web3 finance.
📋 Description
• Review, negotiate, and prepare comments on inbound contracts from acquirers, liquidity providers, and other external partners. • Own the legal relationship with third-party payment and financial institutions from a contractual standpoint. • Prepare and maintain Terms & Conditions for company products, websites, and applications. • Navigate European payment legislation (EMD2, PSD2, AML/CFT frameworks) and apply it to day-to-day legal tasks. • Support compliance with requirements from payment institutions and financial regulators. • Understand DORA and MiCA frameworks at a conceptual level; ability to go deeper as needed. • Act as a reliable second pair of eyes on legal matters handled by colleagues when needed (e.g. during absences). • Flag risks proactively and come with proposed solutions, not just problems.
🎯 Requirements
• 8+ years in legal roles within European financial institutions, payment companies, or banks. • A degree in law from a reputable university. • Strong grounding in European payment law and regulation — a must. • Experience sitting at the intersection of legal and compliance/AML. • Background in drafting and negotiating contracts with financial counterparties. • Highly detail-oriented and self-sufficient — able to manage their scope independently with minimal oversight. • Experience with crypto would be a sufficient plus. • Fluency in English (written and verbal). • Practical experience applying AI tools in daily workflows (beyond basic ChatGPT usage).
🏖️ Benefits
• Competitive market rate salary and performance-based incentives. • 22 days annual leave with an additional 6 company days, plus bank holidays. • Comprehensive health insurance plans. • Maternity & Paternity leave support. • Extensive benefits program. • Flexible work schedule and remote work options. • Modern offices and co-working spaces across 6 countries. • Working equipment. • Professional development and training opportunities. • Opportunity to shape the initiatives you’re working on. • Diverse and friendly team.
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