Legal & Compliance Specialist

Individual Contributor, Senior, Middle East or Europe based 🟣 Who We Are Yuno enables any company to accept all available payment methods and manage fraud detection and prevention through a single integration. Our strength is in our people, founded by a team of experts in the payments and IT industries. Yuno has built a high-performance payment orchestrator. Our technology gives companies access to top payment capabilities, allowing them to engage customers confidently and manage global business operations seamlessly. Interested in joining a fast-growing fintech company? Keep on reading and discover how your future will be with Yuno. 🟣 Shape your future with Yuno! We are orchestrating the best high-performing team! If you are a Legal & Compliance Specialist ambitious and passionate about innovation, joining Yuno will allow you to transform your passion into real high-impact solutions. At Yuno, every role impacts the payment revolution. As a Legal & Compliance Specialist you will be part of the Global Legal & Compliance Team, collaborating directly with the Global Compliance Officer and the Legal Business Partner to build and sustain world-class compliance frameworks — including AML/CFT, Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC), Data Protection (GDPR, KVKK, PDPL), and payment regulatory compliance — across Europe, the United Kingdom, Turkey, and the Middle East for a hypergrowth fintech company. 🟣 How Yuno will challenge you ● Collaborate with business teams to manage or secure legal obligations. ● Review contracts, promotional materials, and new products for regulatory compliance. ● Provide legal counsel throughout the product lifecycle, focusing on risks, agreements, and compliance. ● Stay updated on payments and fintech industry regulations. ● Lead cross-functional initiatives, aligning with Commercial, Product, Finance, and People teams. ● Work with teams to solve problems, close deals, and quickly build partnerships. ● Develop risk mitigation strategies and flexible processes to support global growth. ● Operate in a fast-paced environment, providing tailored legal advice and anticipating issues. 🟣 The skills you need ●  6+ years of experience as a qualified attorney, specializing in drafting and negotiating contracts , corporate risk management  with expertise in payments and fintech. ●  Fluent in English; advanced Spanish is a plus. ●  Strong knowledge of the global fintech and payments industry. ●  Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of working both independently and collaboratively with multicultural teams, demonstrating courage, curiosity, and adaptability. ●  Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. ●  Strong judgment to assess risks and make informed decisions in ambiguous situations. ●  Enthusiastic about tackling new challenges and solving problems in a solution-focused, adaptable manner across diverse cultural settings 🟣 What makes you stand out Prior experience working with payment orchestration platforms, payment gateways, or B2B SaaS companies serving regulated financial institutions.  Familiarity with ISO 37301 (compliance management systems), ISO 27001/27701 (information security/privacy), or PCI DSS requirements. Experience managing external legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously. 🟣  What Yuno offers you ● Competitive compensation ● Remote work - You can work from anywhere! ● Home office bonus - We offer a one-time allowance to help you create your ideal home office. ● Work equipment ● Stock options ● Health Plan, no matter where you are ● Flexible Days off  ● Language, professional, and personal growth courses