Legal & Compliance Lawyer (f/md)

Fixed-term / Temporary(18 months)
Paris
Salary: Not specified
Starting date: December 01, 2024
A few days at home
Experience: > 2 years

AirPlus International
AirPlus International

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Job description

AirPlus is looking for a Compliance and Legal Lawyer to ensure corporate compliance with all aspects of relevant French regulations and legislation and provide regulatory advice and aim to develop an environment which balances compliance requirements with commercial needs.

  • Manage the payment institution obligations with ACPR, ensuring all regulatory returns and responses to regulatory requests are accurate, complete and timely submitted

  • Review and draft appropriate customer documentation within the terms of the local requirements

  • Maintain compliance policies and procedures; identify potential areas of compliance risk and define necessary actions

  • Participate in legal and compliance projects, assisting with developing and implementing regulatory policy, e.g. as part of product launches

  • Responsible for general legal queries and requirements

  • Coordinate training for all managers and employees as required

  • Support contractual drafting and negotiation where French law applies  and/or where French language is used

  • Support internal and external audit reviews

  • Be a key stakeholder to relevant legal and organizational matters in cooperation with specialist departments of the regional office and the HQ


Preferred experience

  • A Master’s degree in law required

  • A compliance or banking qualification would be an advantage

  • Minimum of 1 - 3 years of professional experience in a similar position or relevant field, with experience in legal, anti-money-laundering, compliance, GDPR, contracts, and internal control

  • Experience within the payments and cards industries is an advantage together with Regulatory experience with ACPR rules and regulations

  • Fluent in French and English

  • Strong commercial acumen

  • Sound judgment - capable of developing independent opinions and defending own view

  • Highly organized and efficient with ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines

  • Team player with a strong work ethic that takes ownership of their job, being self motivated and proactive


Recruitment process

  • One interview with Cléo, our HR Manager

  • One interview with Béryl, our Legal and Compliance Manager

  • One interview with Julie, our Country Manager

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