About myPOS

myPOS is a fast-growing payments business providing innovative acquiring, payment processing, e-money and related financial services to SMEs across Europe and the UK. As a fast-growing fintech regulated as an e-money institution in Ireland by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) and in the UK by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), myPOS combines technology, compliance excellence and customer-centric innovation to deliver seamless payment solutions to merchants.

myPOS was founded in Bulgaria in 2012 and was acquired in 2024 by leading private equity firm Advent International. It is on an exciting journey of rapid investment, expansion and scaling. The Legal team at myPOS is high performing and highly regarded, supporting almost every aspect of myPOS’ fast-moving and innovative payments business.

Role Overview

The General Counsel is the most senior legal executive at myPOS, responsible for leading the Legal function across the Group. The role ensures that myPOS operates within all applicable legal and regulatory frameworks, particularly under CBI and FCA supervision, while enabling commercial growth and innovation.

The GC serves as a key strategic advisor to the Boards (parent and regulated entities) and the executive leadership team, providing expert guidance on regulatory matters, governance, risk management, payments regulation, product structuring, and corporate transactions.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Leadership & Strategy

Lead and manage the Group Legal function across all jurisdictions in which myPOS operates.
Provide strategic legal advice to the Boards, CEO and executive leadership team on all legal matters including corporate, regulatory, commercial, and operational matters.
Develop and implement the legal strategy aligned with myPOS’s growth objectives and regulatory obligations.
Oversee corporate governance frameworks, including Board support, shareholder matters, and subsidiary governance.

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

Together with the Compliance function, ensuring effective implementation of regulatory frameworks under:

o Payment Services Regulations (PSR)

o Electronic Money Regulations (EMR)

o FCA Handbook requirements

o CBI regulatory codes and guidance

o AML/CTF obligations under Irish/EU and UK regimes

o PSD2/PSD3 developments and related EBA/ESMA guidance

Act as a key point of contact with the CBI and FCA, supporting regulatory engagement, inspections, thematic reviews, and reporting obligations.
Oversee regulatory change management processes to ensure proactive adaptation to evolving payments legislation.
Ensure strong AML/CTF governance in partnership with the MLROs, including oversight of financial crime frameworks.

Payments & Fintech Advisory

Advise on acquiring, card scheme rules (Visa/Mastercard), merchant agreements, safeguarding obligations, and operational resilience.
Support product development teams to ensure regulatory-compliant product design (e.g., e-money issuance, merchant services, embedded finance solutions).
Oversee legal risk relating to safeguarding of client funds and operational resilience requirements.
Provide guidance on outsourcing arrangements, third-party risk, and cloud/service provider contracts in line with regulatory expectations.

Commercial & Corporate Matters

Lead negotiation and drafting of complex commercial agreements, including:

o Banking and safeguarding agreements

o Scheme membership agreements

o Technology and processing contracts

o Strategic partnerships

Support M&A activity, market expansion, licensing applications, and passporting arrangements.
Manage disputes, litigation, and external counsel relationships.

Risk Management & Governance

Serve as a senior leader within the risk governance framework, contributing to enterprise risk management.
Ensure appropriate policies, controls, and governance structures are in place to meet regulatory expectations.
Promote a strong culture of compliance and ethical conduct throughout the organisation.
Provide training to senior management and the Boards on regulatory developments and legal risk.

Team Leadership

Lead and develop further the Legal team.
Oversee budget management for the Legal function.
Manage external legal advisors efficiently and cost-effectively.

Experience & Qualifications

Qualified Solicitor in Ireland, the UK, or another EU jurisdiction, with 15+ years’ post-qualification experience, including significant in-house leadership within regulated financial services.
Extensive experience in a regulated payments, e-money, acquiring, or fintech environment, with a strong understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to firms supervised by the CBI and/or FCA.
Demonstrated experience operating at Executive Committee and Board level, acting as a trusted adviser to senior leadership on regulatory, governance, commercial, and strategic matters.
Deep knowledge of payments and e-money regulation, including Payment Services Regulations, Electronic Money Regulations, safeguarding obligations, operational resilience, conduct risk, and consumer protection requirements.
Proven track record of direct regulatory engagement, including supervisory interactions, inspections, licensing applications, regulatory change implementation, and complex regulatory submissions.
Experience of robust AML/CTF, sanctions, and conduct risk frameworks in line with UK and EU regulatory expectations.
Strong commercial acumen, with significant experience negotiating and advising on strategic partnerships, banking and safeguarding arrangements, card scheme matters, technology contracts, and outsourcing frameworks.
Experience supporting high-growth, multi-jurisdictional businesses, with the ability to balance regulatory rigor with commercial innovation in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Why you should join myPOS:

Vibrant international team operating in hi-tech environment
Annual salary reviews, promotions and performance bonuses
myPOS Academy for upskilling and training
Unlimited access to courses on LinkedIn Learning
Annual individual training and development budget
Refer a friend bonus as we know that working with friends is fun
Teambuilding, social activities and networks on a multi-national level

Who we are:

Since 2014 we’ve been all about making payments easier and more accessible for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re at the counter, selling online, or on the move, we’ve got businesses covered with smart, accessible and affordable solutions that keep things easy.

Our mission? It’s simple. Help businesses get paid by taking advantage of modern tech and innovative ideas, so payment challenges are a thing of the past.

Pro tip:

Take it easy about meeting every requirement—this job description is just that, a job description! Even if you don’t tick every box, want you to apply anyway! This is your chance to grow, learn, and build your career with us. We value potential over perfection, and we are all about mutual growth!

myPOS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination based on age, ancestry, colour, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Your application will be confidentially reviewed in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Personal information will be used solely for the job application and will be stored for a period needed by the application process. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Good luck!

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