Legal Counsel

Job Description

Legal Counsel, APAC Location: Mumbai (Hybrid) Process: Please email your CV to legaltalent.in@euronetworldwide.com. Applications will not be accepted after 26th May 2025 About the Role: We are looking for a technically proficient lawyer to support the legal function for our epay, EFT and REN divisions. You will be part of a team that reports to Senior Director Legal (APAC) in Switzerland. The legal function supports senior members of the business team globally and your workday at Euronet will typically involve: Contracts: Structure, draft, and review commercial contracts with financial institutions, fintech majors, and blue-chip technology companies. Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts is a core part of your role. This position is ideal for those who enjoy drafting legal documents and are exceptionally skilled at it.Risk Management: Advise business stakeholders on legal risks and liabilities in new business initiatives and commercial arrangements.Regulatory Matters: Maintain a working knowledge of fintech laws and policies across APAC.Templates: Source and create templates for various agreements, adapting them for regional markets.Manuals & Systems: Help create manuals and processes to improve the efficiency of the legal function.Knowledge Management: Stay updated on relevant legal developments and industry trends.Training: Share legal know-how across the company to help manage risk.Miscellaneous: Advise on employment, real estate, and other corporate legal issues Qualifications and skill Juris Doctor (JD), LLB, or equivalent degree in the jurisdiction of your practice.3+ years of attorney-level experience with a reputed law firm or company, preferably in the technology space. A mix of law firm and in-house experience is an added benefit.Strong knowledge of contract law and a good understanding of finance, banking, and technology laws. Experience in structuring fintech, e-commerce, and financial settlement contracts is highly desirable.Top-notch English language drafting skills. You must be adept at international business English—no Latin, no colloquialisms, and no 18th-century legalese.Attention to detail is and absolute must. (Did you spot the error in this sentence already?)Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify and present complex legal provisions effectively to a large group of people.Ability to come up with practical solutions for both legal and financial/commercial issues, establish and maintain strong relationships with various business functions, and work independently with little or no supervision.Ability to prioritize goals and manage time effectively.Willingness to acquire new skill sets and a passion for continuous improvement as a lawyer.Strong personal integrity. About the team: Join our dynamic and collaborative APAC legal team, where excellence is our standard and innovation is our driving force. Based in various jurisdictions, with a principal hub in Thane. Our team is composed of talented legal professionals who are passionate about making a difference. We thrive on tackling complex legal challenges and providing strategic solutions that drive Euronet's success. As part of our team, you'll work alongside experienced lawyers who are experts in fintech, payments, and financial services. We foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, encouraging each team member to expand their skill sets and stay ahead of industry trends. Our close-knit team values open communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to excellence. About Euronet A global leader in payments processing and cross-border transactions, Euronet moves money in all the ways consumers and businesses depend upon. This includes money transfers, credit/debit processing, ATMs, point-of-sale services, branded payments, currency exchange and more. With products and services in more than 200 countries and territories provided through its own brand and branded business segments, Euronet and its financial technologies and networks make participation in the global economy easier, faster and more secure for everyone. Starting in Central Europe in 1994, Euronet now supports an extensive global real-time digital and cash payments network that includes 55,248 installed ATMs, approximately 1,160,000 EFT point-of-sale terminals and a growing portfolio of outsourced debit and credit card services which are under management in 67 countries; card software solutions; a prepaid processing network of approximately 777,000 point-of-sale terminals at approximately 362,000 retailer locations in 64 countries; and a global money transfer network of approximately 607,000 locations serving 197 countries and territories with digital connections to 4.1 billion bank accounts and 3.1 billion digital wallet accounts. Euronet serves clients from its corporate headquarters in Leawood, Kansas, USA, and 67 worldwide offices. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.euronetworldwide.com. References: https://www.euronetworldwide.com/https://www.epayworldwide.com/