Legal and Compliance Manager
PayJoyQuito, Ecuador
Posted October 13, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
PayJoy is a mission-driven financial services provider focused on empowering under-served customers in emerging markets. Utilizing patented technology and advanced data science, including machine learning and AI, PayJoy transforms smartphones into digital collateral to offer low-cost credit solutions. With a strong track record of profitability and sustainability, the company has successfully extended $3 billion in credit to 16 million customers, doubling its customer base in two years.
Job Description
PayJoy is a mission-first financial service provider dedicated to supporting under-served customers in emerging markets. They are seeking a Legal and Compliance Manager to provide legal advice, ensuring legal compliance, and overseeing risk management within the company's international expansion and legal operations. The role involves developing and implementing legal strategies, managing regulatory requirements, leading dispute resolution, and collaborating with external law firms.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws degree and Master’s degree in commerce, Business Administration, Management, Law or related field.
- Admitted Legal Practitioner, minimum of 10 years of experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant senior management experience.
- Strong financial services industry experience.
- Excellent leadership and management skills.
- Proven ability to operate in a cross-border, matrixed reporting environment.
- Proven ability to analyse and solve complex legal issues.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Strong writing skills and high attention to detail.
Benefits
- 100% Company-funded health insurance for employees and immediate family members
- Life insurance
- Dental plan
- Phone finance, Headphone, home office equipment
- Wellness perks
- International Business Travel perk
- Professional Development perk
- Vacation time