Joom is an international group of eCommerce companies founded in 2016 in Latvia.
Joom currently includes the following businesses: Joom Marketplace, a platform for shopping from all over the world; Onfy, a pharmaceutical marketplace in Germany; JoomPro, a tech enabled turnkey solution for B2B importing goods from China, and Joom Pulse, data platform that provides analytics and recommendations for marketplace sellers. Joom's offices are located in Latvia, China, Hong Kong, the USA, Germany, Brazil and Portugal. Joom Group has HQ in Lisbon, Portugal.
We are seeking an experienced Payments Lawyer to join our international legal team. This role will involve providing legal support for Joom's global payments structure, including managing contracts and compliance, working closely with payment partners, and staying up-to-date with international payment legislation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in international law, a business-focused approach, and an ability to adapt quickly to a dynamic and diverse environment.
Responsibilities Support the payments infrastructure across Joom's Group companies Review contracts and conduct negotiations with payment partners Provide compliance support for payment partner assessments Conduct legal research on payment legislation across different countries Assess counterparties and their ownership structures in terms of sanctions Draft, update, and maintain agreements, policies, procedures, letters, and other documents Requirements 3+ years of experience in legal support for international structures, with a specific focus on payments Strong expertise in payment systems, including acquiring, payment processing, and working with payment service providers Experience in obtaining EMI (Electronic Money Institution) and PI (Payment Institution) licenses Ability to quickly navigate new business situations and diverse areas of international law Business-oriented approach with a focus on minimizing bureaucracy Fluent English Preferred Experience in corporate law Background in payment companies or familiarity with PSD2, payment system rules, and PCI DSS standards Experience working in international IT companies We are offering Flexible working hours and 22 days of paid annual leave Work from our office in Lisbon, Portugal Relocation package to Lisbon, Portugal, if needed Extended health insurance for the employees and their children, including dental care coverage Stock options plan 100% paid sick leaves Personal development: professional events, workshops, English classes, corporate library Daily meal allowance Annual team retreats Before applying for the above position please review our Candidate Privacy Notice here. By responding to the vacancy, you acknowledge that you have read our Privacy notice.