Legal Counsel, EU
Lightspark
About this role
The Legal Counsel, EU at Lightspark is responsible for leading legal support across various functions within the organization, focusing on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contract management, and employment law within the fintech sector. This role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, ensuring adherence to laws such as GDPR, and advising on product launches while collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed legal considerations into business operations. Additionally, the Legal Counsel will manage regulatory licensing efforts and monitor legal developments to mitigate risks as the company scales its payment solutions. This position is based in Tallinn, Estonia.
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About Lightspark
www.lightspark.comLightspark is a global payments platform that leverages Bitcoin and the Lightning Network to facilitate instant and low-cost money transfers. Designed to support digital banks, exchanges, and wallet providers, Lightspark enables businesses to connect to an open, decentralized money infrastructure, allowing for seamless and borderless transactions. Their infrastructure aims to eliminate traditional banking barriers, providing a reliable and efficient way to move money akin to information flows on the Internet. With a commitment to supporting a range of currencies and payment methods, Lightspark is revolutionizing the way organizations manage financial transactions across the globe.
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About Lightspark
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$72k – $85k
per year