Senior Legal Generalist (RUSSIAN language + ENG)

About this role

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.
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.