Legal Counsel

Latvia, Riga | Legal

As Legal Counsel, you will play a vital role in shaping the legal framework of our corporate strategies and products directly contributing to the company's growth and ensuring our operations align with the progressive changes in the financial sector. 

This position offers a unique opportunity to work on the Group level on various projects within the TWINO Group, in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and be one of the key contributors to the company’s growth and success. 

Your responsibilities
  • Consult and handle various corporate legal processes – such as preparation and development of corporate procedures and policies, restructuring, joint ventures, equity financing, commercial contracts etc.
  • Develop investment products, ensure the compliance of the legal and regulatory aspects of financial instruments and their offering on the TWINO platform
  • Prepare investment product-related documentation, including prospectuses, key information documents, agreements with issuers etc.
  • Give legal advice and do research in the field of investment products and services (e.g. MiFID II, MiFIR, PRIIPs, MAR, Prospectus Regulation)
  • Draft legal documentation and content related texts (e.g. standard agreements, custom agreements, disclaimers, warnings, etc.)
  • Assist with the structuring of complicated financing models, and ensure innovative solutions comply with all relevant laws
What we are looking for
  • Higher legal education & obtained qualification of a lawyer
  • At least 3 years of work experience preferably in financial services practice, or legal function of an investment firm, bank or related regulated financial institution
  • Strong desire to practice in the field of the financial law and ability to work in a fast-paced business environment
  • Knowledge of financial and investment services regulatory framework in the EU and the ability to navigate and apply the regulatory requirements will be considered as a benefit
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build trusting working relationships while maintaining independence
  • Excellent command of Latvian and English, including legal writing. Other language skills will be considered an advantage
  • Ability to prioritize and take the full ownership of various initiatives and legal projects

At TWINO it is not about entitlement, it is about impact. A good idea never goes unnoticed, and you can truly make a difference. We offer you meaningful responsibility from day one. We encourage an open feedback culture and team effort. If you show dedication, drive, and ownership, your learning curve will be steep, and your career opportunities with TWINO – immense. 

The salary range for this position varies from 2700 - 2950 EUR gross depending on the skill set, experience, and other competencies. 

For more information reach out to the Head of People & Communications

Monta Zaķe-Laganovska

[email protected]

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Apply until 31.03.2024

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