Senior Legal Generalist

Location: Spain; Portugal; Malta; Belgrade, Serbia; Cyprus; Dubai, United Arab Emirates We are looking for a Senior Legal Generalist with experience in IT / Fintech / banking for the legal team. Responsibilities: Provide legal support for expansion into new jurisdictions, including corporate setup, local approvals, and launch-related matters; Draft, review, negotiate, and maintain a wide range of commercial agreements, including service, technology, vendor, partnership, and other business-critical contracts; Lead legal workstreams and coordinate cross-functional projects together with compliance, operations, finance, technology, and leadership teams; Monitor legal and regulatory developments in relevant markets and turn them into clear, practical recommendations for the business; Support licensing processes and ongoing legal matters in regulated jurisdictions, including Malta, India, and the UAE / DIFC; Advise internal teams on commercial, regulatory, employment, and broader people-related issues; Manage relationships with external counsel and ensure efficient, high-quality, and commercially sound legal support. Requirements 7+ years of post-qualification experience at international law firms or IT / Fintech companies; Fluent Russian and English, both written and spoken; Strong track record of independently handling sophisticated multi-jurisdictional matters and delivering within deadlines; Commercially minded approach with the ability to balance legal risk and business priorities; Confident user of Google Workspace and modern AI tools, including Gemini, Claude, and similar platforms, with the ability to apply them effectively in day-to-day work; Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal matters in a clear and practical way to non-legal stakeholders; Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to stay effective under pressure. Nice to have: strong knowledge of UK Common Law (UK Law Solicitor qualification is an advantage, or willingness to obtain it). Benefits Competitive compensation aligned with the seniority and scope of the role; Close collaboration with senior leadership and exposure to strategic business matters; Real ownership of legal projects from start to finish; Fully remote format with the flexibility to work from anywhere; Broad international scope and a diverse range of legal work; A modern, technology-enabled environment with an AI-forward mindset; 40 paid days off per year.