Requirements: English
Company: PayXpert
Region: Lugo , Galicia
PayXpert is a pioneer in omnichannel payments and a subsidiary of the Socit Gnrale group. We serve a diverse array of local and international brands both online and in-store, spanning various sectors. At the heart of our vision is the creation of a payment ecosystem that fosters an inclusive commerce experience for all.
We have developed services that focus on revenue optimisation, performance enhancement, fraud prevention, and seamless payment orchestration. Our expertise extends to cross-border payments and alternative payment methods such as Alipay+ and WeChat Pay. Furthermore, our solutions are designed with accessibility in mind, offering features that cater to the visually impaired, ensuring everyone can engage in the modern commerce landscape.
PayXpert is part of Societe Generale Group.
Job Purpose
The Head of Legal plays a strategic and operational role in ensuring the company operates within legal frameworks while enabling business growth. This role requires a proactive legal leader who not only provides strategic guidance but also takes a hands-on approach in managing legal affairs, drafting and negotiating contracts, handling regulatory matters, and mitigating legal risks. The ideal candidate will have expertise in corporate, commercial, and employment law, with the ability to navigate complex financial services regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
Why Joining us ?
This is a unique opportunity to lead the legal function of a rapidly growing company now part of Socit Gnrale. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on legal work, offering exposure to complex financial services regulations and high-impact commercial transactions. If you are a dynamic and business-oriented legal professional who thrives in both leadership and operational roles, we invite you to apply and contribute to shaping the future of our company.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Team Leadership & Operations:
- Ensure the Legal team works efficiently, providing high-quality and business-oriented legal support.
- Manage and develop the legal team, fostering a proactive and solution-driven legal culture.
- Actively contribute to operational legal work, taking a hands-on approach to legal matters rather than solely managing the team.
Contract Management & Negotiation:
- Draft, review, validate, and negotiate contracts, ensuring they align with business needs and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure that all legal agreements, templates, and documents are up to date and compliant with statutory laws.
- Support business units in commercial contract negotiations, mitigating legal risks while enabling business growth.
Risk Management & Compliance:
- Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across all business activities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, industry regulations, and corporate policies, particularly within the financial services sector.
- Provide legal insights into company policies and procedures, ensuring they align with legal and regulatory obligations.
Regulatory & Financial Services Compliance:
- Provide pragmatic, multi-jurisdictional, and commercially driven legal advice within the complex regulatory environment of financial services.
- Advise on financial services regulations impacting the business, ensuring the company operates within compliance frameworks.
- Coordinate with Socit Gnrales legal teams to align on corporate legal strategies and regulatory expectations.
Business & Employment Law Advisory:
- Offer legal counsel to all operational business units on general legal, commercial, and regulatory matters.
- Advise on corporate governance, M&A transactions, and investment rounds, ensuring legal compliance in all commercial operations.
- Provide guidance on employment law in different jurisdictions (contracts, amendments, compliance with foreign requirements).
- Assist and advise on potential labor disputes, employee conflicts, and employment litigation.
Legal Training & Internal Processes:
- Develop and implement legal training programs for internal teams to ensure awareness of legal risks and compliance requirements.
- Establish and oversee legal processes to enhance efficiency and legal risk management within the organization.
- Act as a strategic partner to management, guiding them on best legal practices for business operations.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution:
- Manage litigation matters, including corporate, commercial, and employment-related disputes.
- Collaborate with exter