Legal Counsel (Partnerships)

As an associate level transactional Legal Counsel you will contribute to Mintos Legal Team on a broad spectrum of cross-border legal matters for cooperation with lending and other companies that Mintos works with to offer investments on its platform. You will:

• Be responsible for legal due diligence of new jurisdictions where from partners come or changes in current jurisdictions;
• Provide legal advice, including on deal structuring. Present the legal position to internal decision makers;
• Negotiate LMA style contracts. Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents, during the lifecycle of cooperation with the partner. Work entails drafting parts of the base prospectuses for issuance of asset-backed securities;
• Identify and communicate potential legal and other transactional risks in an understandable manner for non-lawyers and develop solutions and illustrate their pros and cons for decision makers;
• Define tasks for external legal counsel, coordinate their work, negotiate fee arrangements;
• Participate in development of new standard contract forms and update of the existing legal templates;
• Assist from a legal perspective with different ad hoc situations regarding cooperation with partners.

• Law degree from a reputable university. Masters degree in law or LLM will be considered as an advantage
• 2 to 5 years post university work experience with a proven sound track record working in reputable law firm, preferably in financial services practice, or legal function of an investment firm, bank or other regulated financial institution in the EU
• Sound contract drafting skills
• Very good legal Latvian and English, including hands-on experience in legal writing
• Attention to detail and eye for accuracy
• Ability to think commercially in relation to legal issues and provide solutions
• Ability to prioritise own work and to work on own initiative
• Reliable and flexible with a professional and helpful attitude
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to build consensus and work with partners from different backgrounds. Excellent interpersonal manner, including tact and diplomacy
• Proven ability building trusting working relationships while maintaining independence

Nice to have

• Good understanding and knowledge of investment services and investment products and structuring of financing transactions will be a plus
• Other language skills would be an added bonus

• Flexibility that fits real life. We understand how important it is to stay connected with colleagues while having the opportunities to work remotely. Come to the office to collaborate and be productive side by side, work from home when you need to, and spend up to three months each year working from another country.
• Generous vacation policy. Rest and recovery are essential. We don’t limit vacation to the minimum required by law. Take the time you need to recharge and come back refreshed.
• Learning and growth. An annual €1,200 learning budget to support your professional and personal growth. Whether you want to explore something new or deepen your expertise, we’ll support you along the way.
• Very well-equipped office. Comfortable environment matters. When in the office, enjoy the parking, showers, kitchen with snacks and drinks, massage chair, nap room and others.