Legal Officer

Edenred PayTech EU – PSS EU SA | Brussels, Belgium

Are you a legally qualified professional looking to grow your expertise at the intersection of law, technology and payments? Join Edenred PayTech EU and help support a regulated fintech operating across multiple European markets.

About Edenred PayTech

Edenred PayTech is a regulated fintech providing services including e-money, payment card issuing and processing, payment processing, and anti-fraud solutions. PSS EU SA holds an Electronic Money licence and is supervised by the National Bank of Belgium, with operations across Belgium, France, Poland, Greece and other European jurisdictions.

Part of Edenred Group, Edenred PayTech works within a global digital platform connecting millions of users, merchants and businesses. This Brussels-based role offers the opportunity to work in an international environment and contribute to a fast-moving business.

The role

As Legal Officer, you’ll support the legal team in the company’s day-to-day operations, helping ensure that legal obligations are met and that appropriate contracts, documents and processes are in place.

Reporting to the PPS EU Legal Manager, you’ll work across a varied portfolio of legal matters and build your understanding of the company’s products and regulatory environment. With support and guidance suited to your experience, you’ll progressively take ownership of day-to-day activities.

What you’ll do

• Provide practical legal support to the company’s day-to-day operations.
• Support contract management in line with Edenred Group requirements and local regulations.
• Help identify and manage legal risks.
• Assist with litigation and pre-litigation matters.
• Support contracts with agents, third-party partners and financial institutions.
• Coordinate with business partners and Edenred business lines on contractual matters.
• Work closely with the legal team in London and teams including Compliance, Fraud, Operations and Finance.
• Coordinate with external counsel when needed.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable corporate laws, regulations and industry standards.

Specific regulatory compliance and risk management relating to financial licences authorised by the National Bank of Belgium are outside the scope of this role.

What you’ll bring

• A law degree and at least three years’ experience in a similar legal role.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and experience supporting contract negotiations.
• Fluency in French and proficiency in legal English.
• An interest in, or willingness to learn about, the payments or financial services industry and its regulatory environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Sound judgment, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and an ethical, practical approach.
• The ability to work accurately at pace and under pressure.
• A strong sense of ownership, initiative and reliable follow-through.
• Curiosity and confidence in researching unfamiliar topics and turning legal analysis into actionable advice.
• Familiarity with legal research databases and digital collaboration and document-management tools.
• An open and critical approach to AI-powered legal tools, with careful attention to confidentiality.

Active membership in good standing with the relevant bar association is an asset. Experience with contract-management or electronic-signature platforms is also an advantage.

• Build hands-on experience across law, technology and payments.
• Work with colleagues and partners across European markets.
• Develop your expertise with support from an experienced legal team.
• Contribute to practical legal processes in a growing, international fintech environment.