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Legal Counsel (Expense Contracts)

Legal Counsel (Expense Contracts)

SumsubWorkFromHome, Western Cape, South Africa
12 days ago
Job description

Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform that enables scalable compliance.

From identity and business verification to ongoing monitoring, our platform adapts to your risk appetite and market demands, ensuring global compliance. Customize analytics and workflows with our no-code interface.

With over 4,000 clients across fintech, crypto, transportation, trading, e-commerce, education, and iGaming—including Bitpanda, Wirex, Avis, Bybit, Vodafone, Duolingo, Kaizen Gaming, and TransferGo.

We’re seeking a strong Legal Counsel to support Sumsub’s growth in legal matters. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and unafraid of building and optimizing new legal processes. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by structuring and streamlining legal workflows in a fast-paced, vibrant environment.

What You Will Be Doing :

  • Conducting thorough reviews and risk assessments of expenditure-related contracts, including but not limited to service agreements, partnership contracts, and vendor / supplier agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable international laws and internal policies.
  • Drafting, amending, and systematising the company’s contractual templates, legally binding notices, and internal and external correspondence, whilst developing contract-related internal policies to accommodate new use cases, products, and vendor requests.
  • Engaging in effective communication with counterparties and stakeholders, leading negotiations, strategic planning, and conflict management throughout the lifecycle of contracts, from inception to execution and renewal.
  • Collaborating closely with internal teams—such as billing, sales, business development, and product management—to optimize the contract review process, and actively exploring and implementing contract automation tools to enhance efficiency and minimize manual workload.
  • Providing expert guidance and support to various departments on contract-related matters, ensuring alignment with international legal requirements and company objectives.

About You : Must Have :

  • A university degree in law (LL.B., preferably LL.M.).
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in an international legal environment, particularly with a focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating expense-related agreements, vendor, supplier and service provider contracts, and non-disclosure agreements.
  • Extensive experience in drafting and interpreting legal documents in English, with a strong emphasis on common law contracts.
  • A solid understanding of the general principles of civil and common law frameworks, corporate law, and private international law.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, integrity, and a strong sense of responsibility.
  • Highly Preferable :

  • In-depth knowledge of international privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR and other significant data protection frameworks.
  • Familiarity with the common law legal system, particularly the laws of England and Wales, and experience working with contracts governed by English law.
  • Nice to Have :

  • Efficiency (reading, writing, and speaking) in Spanish and / or Portuguese.
  • Prior experience in an consulting firm and / or within the IT or regtech sectors.
  • Understanding of AML / KYC compliance principles.
  • What We Offer :

  • Fully remote and flexible working schedule, with access to a coworking space (in some locations).
  • Working with a product that matters. Our technology helps to protect millions of users and lots of online services worldwide.
  • International project. Our team works from offices in Berlin, Limassol, London, and Miami, our customers are spread from Mexico and the USA to Hong Kong, South Korea, and Singapore.
  • 1 extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
  • 7 additional days to enjoy the Christmas & New Year holidays.
  • 7 days of sick leave (without the need for documentation).
  • Regular, fully covered team offsites to connect and collaborate.
  • Learning opportunities and support to attend industry events with the team.
  • The hiring stages : TA screening → Hiring Manager Interview → Assignment → Final Interview.

    Sounds like a great opportunity for your career development? Then go ahead and apply!

    We are a global community of innovators, creators, and thinkers, and we believe that diversity fuels our innovation. Sumsub is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Join us in shaping the future inclusively.

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  • Full-time
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