About us
Wallester is a cutting-edge financial technology company specializing in innovative solutions for modernizing business payment systems. We offer white-label card issuance platforms, seamless integration with existing infrastructure, and comprehensive support for both digital and physical cards. Our mission is to empower companies—startups and enterprises alike—to enhance their financial services and elevate customer experiences. Recognized as a leader in the FinTech industry, Wallester is known for its state-of-the-art technology, security, and scalability.
Responsibilities:
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Take ownership of key legal fields and provide high-level advice across the business.
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Monitor regulatory developments, assess regulatory compliance implications, and advise stakeholders on legal risks and business impact.
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Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, legal opinions, and other key documents.
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Lead dispute resolution, litigation, and settlement processes, coordinating internal teams and external advisors.
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Mentor junior legal team members and lead smaller project-based teams.
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Represent the legal function in the development of new services and products.
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Serve as the primary manager and contact for external advisors and foreign offices in complex international legal matters.
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Design and enhance internal legal workflows, policies, and cross-functional projects.
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Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and support company secretarial matters.
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in law, each from an Estonian or other EU/EEA university.
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Full professional fluency in English required; Estonian language skills considered an advantage.
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Experience with, or openness to adopting, AI tools in everyday work.
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Minimum 2 years’ legal practice in the financial sector, either in-house or at a law firm specialising in financial law, ideally in payments, fintech, or banking.
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Expertise in one or more of the following areas: payment services regulation, contract drafting and negotiation, data protection, AML/CFT, corporate governance, or intellectual property.
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Proven ability to take ownership of legal fields and serve as a subject-matter expert.
What makes this position rewarding?
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You’ll enjoy being part of a close-knit in-house legal team of five.
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Legal writing is one of your key strengths, and you’ll enjoy putting it to good use.
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You’ll enjoy combining your legal expertise with project management and organisational skills.
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You’ll enjoy contributing to a rapidly growing company where your work makes a measurable impact.
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You’ll enjoy communicating and explaining legal topics to colleagues from other fields.
Company offers:
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Competitive salary
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Career opportunities
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Medical Insurance upon the completion of probational period
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Supportive and caring Leadership
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A modern office in the center of Tallinn
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A chance to work as part of a highly motivated and talented team
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Referral program
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Stebby compensation
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Team building and Company Events
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Free parking