Head of Legal

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International Talent Acquisition & Talent Development at PayXpert Fintech

PayXpert is a pioneer in omnichannel payments and a subsidiary of the Société Générale 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 Société Générale. 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 :

Regulatory & Financial Services Compliance :

Business & Employment Law Advisory :

Legal Training & Internal Processes :

Legal Team Recruitment & Development :

Position Requirements

Education & Experience :

Technical & Legal Expertise :

Private Health Insurance

38 working hours per week

Free fruits & Coffee in the office

Permanent Contract

Challenging projects : With us, you will have the chance to participate in a variety of technical projects amongst passionate and skilled colleagues

Free languages courses : learn Spanish, French or improve your English skills at your disposal

Learning Solutions According to your needs

Events : we do believe in the importance of meeting our colleagues in an informal and natural environment to build connections between UK & France & Spain. Please take part on our awesome engagement events…

Referral Bonus

We believe in equal employment opportunity, a culture built around gender-balanced development opportunities for our professionals, a flexible and healthy working environment, and general equality in the workplace.

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