Legal Project Manager – Licensing & Compliance

We are seeking a talented Legal Project Manager – Licensing & Compliance to join their growing team.

The firm provides end-to-end regulatory guidance to clients in the fintech, payments, and e-money sectors, supporting them from initial project setup through to full regulatory authorization. As part of its global expansion, the company is establishing a new Legal & Licensing Department .

Role Overview

As the Legal Project Manager – Licensing & Compliance, you will lead legal licensing initiatives, oversee complex regulatory projects, and play a key role in building the department by hiring and supervising a junior legal associate.

You will work closely with clients and regulatory bodies, ensuring successful outcomes for projects such as MiCA licensing—of which Finconnect Hub currently manages four—as well as the rollout of an EMI license for a client next year.

Key Responsibilities

Legal & Licensing Management

• Act as the lead for all legal and licensing projects, ensuring smooth coordination and timely execution.
• Manage licensing applications globally (including MiCA, EMI, PSP, and other frameworks).
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and external legal advisors on ongoing and upcoming licensing cases.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and maintenance of all licensing and compliance documentation.
• Monitor global regulatory changes and translate updates into actionable compliance steps.
  
  

Department Setup & Leadership

• Build and structure the new Legal & Licensing Department.
• Recruit, train, and supervise a junior legal associate.
• Develop internal legal procedures, templates, and project tracking systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align legal and regulatory priorities with client needs.
  
  

Corporate & Contractual Support

• Draft, review, and negotiate service agreements, partnership contracts, and vendor agreements.
• Draft and manage contracts for larger e-commerce clients and corporate customers. Provide corporate legal support for new ventures, structures, and ongoing client relationships.
• Manage global company incorporations, liaising with local incorporators and acting as a master agent to secure the best incorporation terms and rates.
• Maintain oversight of global entity management and compliance documentation. Ensure all legal policies, structures, and documents comply with relevant regulatory standards.
• Possess a basic understanding of international taxation and corporate structuring for holding entities.
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree in Law or related field.
• Strong background in financial regulation, fintech, and licensing processes.
• Experience managing license applications (MiCA, EMI, PSP, or similar frameworks).
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in fintech, payments, or regulatory consultancy.
• Proven experience in contract drafting, corporate structuring, and global incorporation management.
• Familiarity with international taxation principles is an advantage.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Strong English communication skills (B2+).
• Strategic, business-oriented mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple international projects independently.