Legal Counsel
Finom
Legal
Barcelona, Spain · Barcelona, Spain
Posted on Saturday, April 20, 2024
About Finom
Finom is a European tech startup headquartered in Amsterdam. We are dedicated to developing an all-in-one financial solution tailored for entrepreneurs that integrates banking functions, accounting, financial management, and invoicing into a mobile-first platform.
Over the past two years, we've achieved exponential growth, secured investments from top global funds such as General Catalyst (known for backing Airbnb, HubSpot, KAYAK, and Stripe), and expanded our operations to more than 10 EU member states, with a strong presence in key markets like Germany and France.
At Finоm, we foster an inspiring work environment where both you and our valued users play a central role in shaping our future. Here, you'll witness the meaningful impact of your contributions reflected in the growth of our product metrics and the overall satisfaction of our customers. Maintaining our startup spirit, we prioritize thorough research, swift implementation of solutions, and ensuring that every effort we make benefits our users, employees, partners, and, of course, our business.
Introduction of Legal Department:
The successful candidate will become part of a young, rapidly growing, and dynamic legal team that takes care of all legal matters related to Finom. From shareholder matters, to commercial legal matters, to regulatory compliance, employment laws, financial transactions, legal setup of our own financial products, dispute management to corporate housekeeping: this group of currently five lawyers does it all. The candidate joining this hard-working and well-rounded team will be exposed to a high-paced environment where the right problem solving mindset and attitude to get things done is an absolute must.
Responsibilities
Make a genuine impact on the product
Join our upward trajectory, and grow with us. We provide the resources and opportunities for continuous personal and professional development, empowering you to make a genuine impact on our evolving product.
Work in the EU
Embark on this exciting journey with us, working from our elegant offices in Paphos (Cyprus) and Amsterdam (the Netherlands), with upcoming hubs in Poland and Spain. Enjoy the flexibility of traveling and working in a remote/hybrid model across Europe.
Become a stock options holder
Unlock your inner entrepreneur and align your aspirations with ours through our Stock Options Program. This exciting opportunity is available to every team member, from junior team members to our founders.
Receive unwavering support and care
Finom stands by you at every step, embodying our commitment to your well-being and success reflected in our modern, friendly, and eco-conscious corporate culture. We offer constant support and care to ensure your Finom experience is successful and fulfilling.
Work & Swim program
Immerse yourself in our exclusive Work & Swim Program. Spend one month in a comfortable corporate apartment in enchanting Cyprus. It's the ideal opportunity to strike the perfect work-life balance while enjoying breathtaking Mediterranean views.
Next Steps
Your application will be reviewed and if successful, a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch within the next few days.
Standard interview process:
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Finom, we're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We embrace diversity and invite applications from all walks of life. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Finom is a European tech startup headquartered in Amsterdam. We are dedicated to developing an all-in-one financial solution tailored for entrepreneurs that integrates banking functions, accounting, financial management, and invoicing into a mobile-first platform.
Over the past two years, we've achieved exponential growth, secured investments from top global funds such as General Catalyst (known for backing Airbnb, HubSpot, KAYAK, and Stripe), and expanded our operations to more than 10 EU member states, with a strong presence in key markets like Germany and France.
At Finоm, we foster an inspiring work environment where both you and our valued users play a central role in shaping our future. Here, you'll witness the meaningful impact of your contributions reflected in the growth of our product metrics and the overall satisfaction of our customers. Maintaining our startup spirit, we prioritize thorough research, swift implementation of solutions, and ensuring that every effort we make benefits our users, employees, partners, and, of course, our business.
Introduction of Legal Department:
The successful candidate will become part of a young, rapidly growing, and dynamic legal team that takes care of all legal matters related to Finom. From shareholder matters, to commercial legal matters, to regulatory compliance, employment laws, financial transactions, legal setup of our own financial products, dispute management to corporate housekeeping: this group of currently five lawyers does it all. The candidate joining this hard-working and well-rounded team will be exposed to a high-paced environment where the right problem solving mindset and attitude to get things done is an absolute must.
Responsibilities
- Be part of a small team of lawyers dedicated to our licensed entity Finom Payments
- Lead legal matters in relation to customer support and account irregularities (seizures, bankruptcies, other issues)
- Guide our several branches in Europe with all legal and financial regulatory issues.
- Prepare regulatory submissions, and interact with regulators.
- Drafting and reviewing contracts, corporate documents, and corporate policies
- Advising on product development.
- Assist internal stakeholders from time to time on a wide range of legal issues (e.g. corporate legal matters, commercial legal matters).
- Multilingual proficiency in either French or German, and ideally both.
- Working experience in both fintech and law firms, with a minimum requirement of law firm experience.
- Experience handling disputes within the financial regulatory space.
- Capable of providing strategic legal advice and counsel.
- Demonstrated interest in the fintech sector
- Possess strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Committed to upholding the highest ethical standards while delivering pragmatic legal solutions to support business objectives.
Make a genuine impact on the product
Join our upward trajectory, and grow with us. We provide the resources and opportunities for continuous personal and professional development, empowering you to make a genuine impact on our evolving product.
Work in the EU
Embark on this exciting journey with us, working from our elegant offices in Paphos (Cyprus) and Amsterdam (the Netherlands), with upcoming hubs in Poland and Spain. Enjoy the flexibility of traveling and working in a remote/hybrid model across Europe.
Become a stock options holder
Unlock your inner entrepreneur and align your aspirations with ours through our Stock Options Program. This exciting opportunity is available to every team member, from junior team members to our founders.
Receive unwavering support and care
Finom stands by you at every step, embodying our commitment to your well-being and success reflected in our modern, friendly, and eco-conscious corporate culture. We offer constant support and care to ensure your Finom experience is successful and fulfilling.
Work & Swim program
Immerse yourself in our exclusive Work & Swim Program. Spend one month in a comfortable corporate apartment in enchanting Cyprus. It's the ideal opportunity to strike the perfect work-life balance while enjoying breathtaking Mediterranean views.
Next Steps
Your application will be reviewed and if successful, a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch within the next few days.
Standard interview process:
- Application Review - 3 - 5 days
- Recruiter Interview - 30 min -45 min
- Hiring Manager Interview - 45 min - 1 hour
- Test Task - up to 1 hour
- Final Interview - 45 min - 1 hour
- Offer
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Finom, we're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We embrace diversity and invite applications from all walks of life. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.