Head of Legal

2–3 years of experience in relevant fields such as banks, retail banking, or compliance;
Faculty of Law – Bachelor’s degree (Law degree / LL.B.);
Minimum 5 years of experience in a legal role, with solid experience in corporate law, commercial law, compliance, and international transactions;
Experience in managing legal projects and coordinating with external advisors and international teams;
Proven experience in representing the Legal Department in complex Romanian business transactions;
Extensive experience in legal leadership and corporate governance within a regulated financial services environment, ideally within a Romanian non-banking financial institution;
Fluency in English (verbal and written) and strong understanding of English legal terminology;
Ability to collaborate with multiple internal functions to deliver accurate, consistent support, backed by insightful legal analysis that enables informed business decisions;
Proactive mindset and ability to identify and implement process improvements, with focus on key legal and compliance risks and efficient use of available resources;
Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and compliance procedures;
Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills in both Romanian and English;
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;
Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively prioritize projects;
Solid organizational and time-management skills;
Resilience and ability to perform under pressure or within tight deadlines.

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Develop and implement the legal and regulatory framework (including NIS2) and the processes that ensure compliance;
Provide high-quality strategic and operational legal advice on a wide range of legal and regulatory topics;
Monitor local legislative changes and integrate them into company operations and legal documentation;
Oversee all legal matters in Romania and ensure compliance with applicable legislation, including: corporate law, commercial law, consumer protection, consumer lending, banking and payments law, payment services regulations, and employment law;
Perform compliance risk assessments and coordinating action plans to address regulatory gaps and drive remediation;
Draft and supervise Romanian legal documentation for company projects and ensuring timely fulfillment of contractual obligations;
Provide guidance on corporate governance structures and rules applicable in Romania;
Coordinate compliance activities alongside the compliance expert, local senior management, the Group Head of Legal and Compliance, the local team, and external advisors;
Offer essential legal support to all business lines;
Create, implement, and enforce legal and regulatory policies and procedures, with particular expertise in regulatory supervision, consumer protection, and employment law;
Manage the internal policy and procedure lifecycle - validation, updates, and publication - as part of a comprehensive compliance framework across all relevant areas;
Maintain a centralized repository of approved documents and organizational policies;
Develop practical tools, templates, and guidance to support legal implementation;
Ensure ongoing awareness of changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards and drive company compliance with such changes;
Work closely with the Group Head of Legal to improve legal processes and support the implementation of system changes;
Report to Senior Management and the Group Head of Legal on agreed topics and within pre-defined timelines;
Provide leadership and working closely with regulatory authorities throughout relevant processes;
Act as the main point of contact for Romanian legal-related queries from external stakeholders;
Lead and take part in internal legal projects;
Manage relationships with external legal advisors when required;
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and regulatory bodies;
Handle ad-hoc legal tasks as needed;
Apply sound legal judgment and deliver practical solutions that balance the perspectives and needs of multiple stakeholders;
Promote lean practices and daily management principles to embed the legal function into the company culture.