Legal Counsel

About the role

Colibrix One, a fintech company providing payment technologies to PSPs, EMIs and neobanks across the EU and UK, is looking for a Legal Counsel to join its legal and compliance function in Malta. The role acts as a trusted advisor to management and internal teams, covering contract management, corporate governance, compliance and data protection.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate agreements with suppliers, partners, financial institutions, IT vendors and marketing agencies, and manage document execution via DocuSign or similar e-signature tools
• Review and update Terms & Conditions, client agreements and onboarding documentation, and support the Client Relations and Compliance teams on AML/KYC matters
• Maintain corporate records (board and shareholder resolutions, articles of association, registers, minutes) and draft internal policies and procedures
• Act as Data Protection Officer, maintaining privacy policies, GDPR procedures and internal training programmes
• Advise on employment agreements, service contracts and intercompany agreements, and guide teams on corporate governance, data protection, IP and employment law
• Coordinate audits, inspections and regulatory requests, and monitor legal and regulatory developments
• Work with external law firms and consultants on complex legal and regulatory issues

Required profile

• Degree in Law; qualification to practice in an EU jurisdiction preferred
• 3-5+ years of experience in a corporate or in-house legal role, ideally in financial services, payments or technology
• Excellent written and spoken English
• High attention to detail, analytical mindset and ability to work independently

Required skills

• Contract law
• Corporate governance
• GDPR
• Compliance frameworks

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape fintech solutions within a growing international company
• Collaborative and transparent team culture
• Continuous professional growth and development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Hybrid work flexibility