Legal & Compliance Specialist (Corporate FinTech)

About the role

A FinTech company in Riga that provides payment solutions for e-commerce businesses is looking for a Legal Operations & Expansion Specialist to join its Business Development department. The role supports the corporate and legal setup of new projects, combining corporate administration, legal coordination and business expansion support. Candidates with hands-on experience in legal documentation, company setup and external advisor coordination are also welcome.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the setup of new legal entities, including information gathering and working with local legal and tax providers on registration and licensing.
• Review documents prepared by external legal providers and give feedback on accuracy and completeness.
• Help develop, review and improve internal policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate communication between external tax advisers and internal accounting teams.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory updates to inform strategic decisions.
• Keep documentation and information organised throughout entity setup and related projects.

Required profile

• 1+ year of experience in legal operations, corporate services, company incorporation, regulatory support, compliance or a related field.
• Degree in law strongly preferred; practical legal experience in consulting, corporate services or outsourced legal/compliance environments also considered.
• Understanding of company incorporation processes and the corporate documents needed to establish and maintain legal entities.
• Experience coordinating with external lawyers, consultants, corporate service providers or regulatory advisors.
• Professional fluency in English and Russian, written and spoken.
• Availability to work from the office in central Riga.

Required skills

• Strong document review skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage several tasks and deadlines.
• Clear communication, organisation and follow-through.

What we offer

• Contribution to new projects within an established international FinTech group.
• Practical exposure to company incorporation, legal operations and business expansion across jurisdictions.
• Growth opportunities in responsibility, expertise and compensation.
• Fully equipped office in central Riga, private health insurance and paid parking.
• Reimbursement of eligible everyday expenses such as transport, sports and subscriptions.
• Birthday and work anniversary gifts, company events and team activities.