Head of Legal

Job description

**Job Title:** Head of Legal **Location:** Luxembourg **Experience**: 10 years + **What about us?** Launched in 2023, INFINIT is a fast-growing fintech scale-up operating in multiple countries across Europe and Americas. At INFINIT we are on a mission to reshape the future of SMEs with AI at the forefront. Our all-in-one operating system has banking at its core, and empowers small business owners and their teams to seamlessly manage and optimize every aspect of their business with AI agents. By focussing on specific industries, INFINIT delivers tailored, high-value solutions, while building innovative AI products to further unlock significant growth opportunities for our customers. INFINIT operates globally, with ambitions to further expand its footprint to redefine the fintech landscape for SMEs worldwide. Join us on the INFINIT journey as we revolutionise the SME economy and drive meaningful impact through innovation 🚀 **The Role** As the Head of Legal at INFINIT, you are more than a legal expert; you are a strategic architect and a critical pillar in our mission to redefine the SME economy. You will spearhead our legal function, crafting a comprehensive strategy that balances aggressive growth with ironclad compliance as we scale our AI-driven fintech solutions globally. A central focus of this role will be the establishment and ongoing development of our Payment Institution (PI) in Luxembourg. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our operations meet the rigorous standards of the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) and other relevant regulatory bodies. You will be the primary legal point of contact, navigating complex international banking and financial regulations, managing sophisticated contract negotiations, and mitigating operational risks. By fostering a culture of excellence and providing robust legal governance from high-level corporate matters to cross-functional support for product launches you will provide the essential legal backbone that allows INFINIT to innovate at speed and scale. ### What do we want to achieve together? - **Legal Strategy:** Develop and implement a comprehensive legal strategy that supports Infinit’s business objectives and ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations. - **Regulatory Compliance (AML/KYC, CFT, & Sanctions):** Oversee a robust compliance framework, with a primary focus on AML/KYC, CFT, and Sanctions compliance, ensuring our operations adhere to the highest regulatory standards across all operating jurisdictions. - **Contract Management:** Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements, ensuring the company's interests are protected. - **Risk Management:** Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with the company’s operations and strategic initiatives. - **Corporate Governance:** Ensure robust corporate governance practices are in place and adhered to, including board governance and shareholder matters. - **Cross-functional Collaboration:** Work closely with senior leadership and other departments to provide legal support for business initiatives, product launches, and other strategic projects. - **Dispute Resolution:** Manage and resolve legal disputes, working with external counsel as necessary. - **Policy Development:** Develop and implement internal policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and best practices across the organization. - **Team Leadership:** Build and lead a high-performing legal team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. - **Payment Institution (PI) Establishment & Authorized Management:** Spearhead the establishment, operational development, and act as the Authorized Manager of our Payment Institution (PI) in Luxembourg, ensuring full compliance with CSSF requirements. - **Regulatory Liaison:** Manage ongoing relationships and reporting with the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) and other relevant regulatory bodies. - **Corporate Secretarial & Governance:** Oversee day-to-day corporate maintenance, including maintaining statutory records, preparing board minutes, and managing subsidiary governance to ensure strict legal compliance. - **Employment & HR Legal:** Partner with the People team to draft and review employment contracts, advise on complex employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and internal policy development. - **Data Protection & GDPR:** Act as a primary legal contact for data privacy, overseeing GDPR compliance, managing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and updating privacy policies to align with evolving regulations. ### What do you need to be successful in this role? - **Experience:** Minimum of 10 to 12 years of legal experience, with significant time spent at a top-tier law firm. Experience in the fintech industry is highly desirable. - **Education:** Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from a reputable institution. Admission to the bar in Luxembourg or another European jurisdiction is required. - **Track Record:** Demonstrated success in providing strategic legal advice and managing complex legal matters in a dynamic business environment. - **Analytical Skills:** Strong analytical skills and the ability to make sound legal judgments. - **Communication Skills:** Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization. - **Organizational Skills:** Highly organized with strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. - **Proactive Mindset:** Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a high degree of initiative. - **Leadership:** Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in building and leading legal teams. ### What will you find working at INFINIT? - **Competitive Salary and Equity**: We offer highly competitive salaries and a stake in our success with share options because we're building this together. - **Diverse and Inclusive Team**: Join a dynamic and international team in excess of 8 nationalities. You'll have the chance to work with experienced professionals from around the world, fostering a rich learning environment. - **Inspiring Mission**: We are dedicated to revolutionizing business financing and making a positive impact on the European economy. Your work at INFINIT will have a lasting effect on businesses and communities. - **Health and Well-being:** Your health matters to us. You will have access to top-quality Medical & Mental Health Insurance as well as corporate gym discount. - **Quality Time Together**: We foster a sense of community with annual gatherings and bi-weekly office team gatherings. You're more than welcome to join us for quality time. - **Personal Time Off**: Enjoy flexibility with your personal time off. - **Flexibility and Ownership**: We trust our team and we are goal-oriented. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working 3 days a week in our Luxembourg office and 2 days at home.