Legal Counsel
Who we are
Iute Group is a fast-growing fintech company founded in 2008 in Estonia. We operate in Albania, Moldova, North Macedonia, Bulgaria and Ukraine, offering consumer finance, payments, banking, and insurance services. Our mission is to deliver an outstanding personal finance experience – powered by technology and elevated by the human touch.
About the role
We are looking for a Legal Counsel with strong expertise in regulated financial services to join our team
In this role, you will work across a wide range of financial services topics in a dynamic, multi-jurisdictional environment. You will support the Group’s operations and strategic initiatives while contributing to legal and compliance matters across Iute Group
We are looking for someone who is broad in scope, hands-on in execution, commercially minded, and comfortable working independently across different topics
What you’ll do
• Provide legal and regulatory support across multiple financial services areas, including capital markets, lending, payments, insurance, and banking
• Advise on financial services regulation across multiple jurisdictions
• Assess licensing requirements and regulatory boundaries
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and financial agreements
• Support product development and operational matters from a legal and compliance perspective
• Contribute to regulatory projects and cross-border initiatives
• Support corporate governance and group structuring matters
• Assist with regulatory interactions and ongoing compliance requirements
What we expect from you
• Qualified lawyer (EU jurisdiction preferred)
• Master’s degree in Law
• Strong experience in financial services regulation, such as banking, payments, insurance, or capital markets
• Understanding of multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple topics in parallel
• Commercially minded approach with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives
• Strong sense of ownership, adaptability and hands-on mindset
• Fluency in Estonian and English, both spoken and written
Nice to have
• Experience with debt capital markets, including bond issuances
• Experience in fintech, banking, or lending environments
What we offer
• A broad and impactful role covering multiple financial services sectors
• Exposure to capital markets, lending, payments, insurance and banking
• A role in a fast-growing international fintech company
• Close collaboration with senior management and Group leadership
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive compensation with share options and or performance-based bonus
• Health or sports benefits, additional vacation days and support for life events
• A modern HQ office in the centre of Tallinn
Hiring process
We start with a screening interview with a Talent Partner. Next, you will meet the hiring manager, the Group Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, for a one-on-one interview.
Throughout the process, we aim to provide timely feedback and truly appreciate your time and effort.
Please note: this is a full-time, on-site role based at our headquarters in Tallinn, Estonia.
- Department
- Legal Team
- Role
- Legal Counsel
- Locations
- Iute Group HQ, Tallinn, Estonia
About Iute Group
Iute Group is a fast-growing fintech company, founded in Estonia in 2008 and operating in Albania, Moldova, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria.
We provide consumer finance, payments, banking, and insurance services - all with one clear mission: to make personal finance faster, easier, and more human. Our services are powered by smart technology and elevated by the human touch, ensuring that every experience feels personal, supportive, and intuitive.