Senior Legal Advisor

Why Paynovate? 

Paynovate is a Belgium based fintech with more than 80 talented employees. We're building a company where dreams are shaped, where bold initiatives are taken, where your leadership, ownership and ability to follow-through are valued. As a growing e-money institution, we are bringing payment solutions to the next level, and you could be a part of that. As we scale our platform and product offerings, we are seeking a Senior Legal Advisor to play a critical role in defending Paynovate's interests in the context of its activities.

Your Mission

As Senior Legal Advisor, you will take ownership of Paynovate's legal and contractual framework , currently overseen by the Head of Compliance, and bring it fully in-house.
Today, part of the legal work is still distributed across teams and processes are not yet fully structured. Your role will be to progressively bring clarity, structure and ownership to this environment, while supporting the company's growth in a regulated context.
You will not be stepping into an already established legal function, but into a role that requires building, prioritising and structuring progressively.You will act as a key partner to the business , combining hands-on legal work with involvement in strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate all types of contracts (clients, partners, suppliers, and services agreements), ensuring Paynovate's interests are protected
• Provide pragmatic legal advice on new projects, partnerships, and business initiatives
• Review and validate legal documents proposed by external partners or providers
• Oversee NDAs and contractual documents requested by the Sales and Business Development teams
• Design and implement a contract management process (archiving, renewal tracking, monitoring)
• Manage and follow up on disputes and claims , ensuring proper communication and documentation

Structuring the Function

• Bring structure and consistency to legal practices across the organisation
• Define priorities and progressively build efficient processes adapted to a growing company

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Lead negotiations and contractual relationships with suppliers and external providers
• Support operational teams in defining requirements
• Ensure alignment between legal, operational, and regulatory requirements

Regulatory & Business Support

• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments impacting the e-money and payment services industry
• Support the business in navigating financial regulations relevant to Paynovate's activities
• Work closely with Compliance and leadership on regulatory topics

Is This You?

At Paynovate, we focus on positioning the right talent in the right roles, empowering our people to drive the business forward. We seek someone who:

• Holds a Master's degree in Law (or equivalent)
• Brings 5-10 years of experience in a legal role within the financial sector (fintech or payment services is a plus)
• Has a strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements
• Demonstrates a proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts
• Is experienced in setting up or improving legal or contract management processes
• Is comfortable operating autonomously as a standalone legal function
• Is resilient and pragmatic, with the ability to navigate an environment where structure is still being built
• Possesses excellent communication, negotiation, and writing skills: French and English; Dutch is a plus
• Has a structured, analytical, and business-oriented mindset
• Works collaboratively across teams and is comfortable navigating regulatory and operational complexity

What We Offer

• An amazing job in a stimulating, profitable and fast-growing sector. Payment solutions is a complex and constantly evolving field, where innovation is key.
• A role where your impact will be tangible. We are a company of owners and believe in empowering people to their full potential.
• A team of talented, motivated and thoughtful individuals, coming together as one to fulfil a common goal – delivering smart, simple and innovative solutions to our clients.
• A dynamic environment full of growth and development opportunities, where your career could take its next major turn. People are our greatest strength, and as an employer, we choose to deliver to you as much you deliver to us.
• A modern and friendly working environment, where work-life balance is enforced as a structural part of the organisation (hello hybrid work!).
• And of course, a comprehensive and market-competitive salary package: 32 days holiday, mobility budget, meal vouchers, health and group insurance, phone, homeworking policy and allowance.

If you're excited about this new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today at Paynovate!