Senior Lawyer, Estonia at Bondora

Bondora is seeking a Senior Lawyer to join its legal team and contribute to the company's growth in Estonia. The lawyer will play a key role in ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and supporting the business.

This role is ideal for a business-oriented legal advisor who can navigate regulatory frameworks while driving innovation and competitiveness. You will collaborate closely with multiple departments, ensuring legal security and compliance in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Main responsibilities:

• Act as a business-oriented legal advisor.
• Draft, advise on, update, implement, and ensure compliance with loan agreements.
• Track changes in industry legislation and ensure timely implementation.
• Negotiate, prepare, and evaluate legal documents for business partnerships, vendors, and subcontractors in Estonia.
• Guide the country manager and legal team on compliance and legal matters.
• Cooperate with internal departments and stakeholders to provide legal expertise.
• Handle customer complaints, regulatory queries, and assist the debt recovery team.
• Perform additional legal tasks as needed in the scope of the role.

Requirements:

• Master of Law degree from an Estonian university.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role (in-house or law firm), internships included.
• A deep understanding of Estonian consumer credit regulations.
• Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills applicable to business agreements and partnerships.
• Ability to manage and resolve customer complaints while protecting the company’s interests.
• Experience advising cross-functional teams on compliance and legal matters.
• Proficiency in analyzing legislative changes and implementing necessary adjustments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and proactively.

What Bondora offers:

• Competitive salary and a generous benefits package (5 weeks of vacation, private healthcare compensation, hobby grant, mental healthcare support, share options and much more!)
• Environment that encourages your personal and professional growth.
• Opportunities to expand your skills and skyrocket your career.