# Senior Legal Counsel, Fintech

> Optasia · Athens, Greece (Hybrid) · — · Posted 2026-05-27

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Legal

## Description

Optasia is a fully enabled B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement and collection. We are committed to enabling financial inclusion for all. **We are changing the world our way.**

Since company’s inception, over a decade ago, we have grown to become a global leader in the Fintech fields, constantly expanding and adding new solutions, offerings, and untapped monetization opportunities for all our partners and clients.  
  
We are seeking a **Senior Legal Counsel** to join our Group Legal team. This is a specialist role, reporting to the Group Legal Counsel & Company Secretary, and working alongside the Senior Legal Counsel – Team Lead who oversees the day-to-day operations of the legal team. The successful candidate will serve as the team's subject matter expert in commercial contracts, technology law, and fintech transactions — providing independent, business-oriented legal support across Optasia's commercial, technology, finance, and PeopleOps functions. This role is critical to enabling Optasia's continued growth across existing and new markets.

**What you will do  
  
**Commercial & Technology Contracts

-   Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, with a focus on fintech, SaaS, and technology-related contracts.
-   Advise on technology partnerships, API licensing, platform integration agreements, and vendor contracts.
-   Support the business in structuring commercially sound agreements that balance legal risk with growth objectives.

Cross-Functional Legal Support

-   Act as a trusted legal partner to Optasia's commercial, technology, finance, and PeopleOps teams.
-   Provide practical, solutions-focused legal advice that supports business growth while managing risk.
-   Manage relationships with external counsel across relevant jurisdictions.

Stakeholder Engagement

-   Engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders including senior management, business partners, regulators, and third-party advisors.
-   Communicate complex legal issues clearly and concisely to non-legal audiences.

**What you will bring**

-   Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5–8 years' post-qualification experience, with significant in house experience.
-   Strong background in commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation, particularly in fintech, SaaS, and technology-related agreements.
-   Prior exposure to emerging markets (Africa, Middle East, or Asia) is highly desirable.
-   Experience working within a publicly listed company or regulated financial institution is an advantage.

**Your key attributes**

-   Ability to independently manage diverse legal workstreams across commercial, technology, finance, and PeopleOps functions.
-   Strong analytical and drafting skills with meticulous attention to detail.
-   Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with confidence engaging both internal and external stakeholders.
-   Proactive, business-oriented mindset — able to identify pragmatic solutions in a fast-paced environment.
-   Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality legal advice under time pressure.
-   Collaborative team player who thrives in a multicultural, international environment.

**Why you should apply**

**What we offer:**  
💸 Competitive remuneration package  
🏝 Extra day off on your birthday  
💰 Performance-based bonus scheme  
📲 **💻** All the tech gear you need to work smart

**Optasia’s Perks:**  
🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment  
🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry  
🌌 **🌠** Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground  
🎓A solid career path within our working family is ready for you  
📚 Continuous training and access to online training platforms  
🥳 CSR activities and festive events within any possible occasion  
🍜 Enjoy comfortable open space restaurant with varied meal options every day  
🎾 🧘‍**️** Wellbeing activities access such as free on-site yoga classes

**Optasia’s Values 🌟**

**#1 Drive to Thrive:** Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.  
**#2 Customer-First Mindset:** We go above and beyond to meet our partners’ and clients’ expectations.  
**#3 Bridge the Gap:** Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.  
**#4 Go-Getter Spirit:** We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what’s needed.  
**#5 Together we will do it:** We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.

## Apply

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