Head of Legal Department

About the role

IntelExpress, a microfinance organization within United Financial Group, is looking for an experienced, business-oriented Head of Legal Department in Georgia. The role leads a legal team of around five people and provides legal support across IntelExpress and InexPay, covering money transfers, lending and digital financial services. It reports to the CEO of IntelExpress, has direct access to Group management and involves active participation in strategic projects and business decisions at Group level.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Legal Department, optimizing legal processes and workflows in line with business needs
• Provide legal support for money transfer operations, digital financial services and lending, including loan and collateral documentation, consumer protection and problem loans and collections
• Review, draft and negotiate commercial agreements and other legal documentation
• Advise senior management and contribute to strategic projects and business decisions at Group level
• Advise on international projects and cross-border transactions, and manage external legal counsel across jurisdictions
• Monitor regulatory and legislative developments relevant to IntelExpress and InexPay, working alongside the AML/Compliance function
• Identify and assess legal risks and develop practical, business-oriented solutions

Required profile

• University degree in Law
• Advocate license (member of the Georgian Bar Association) with the right to represent in court is mandatory
• Proven experience as Head of Legal, Legal Manager or in a similar legal leadership role, including leading a team and improving legal processes
• Experience in a bank, financial institution, payment or fintech company, microfinance organization or other regulated financial structure is highly important
• Experience in an international or multinational company is a strong advantage
• Excellent command of English and Russian

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of National Bank of Georgia regulations for microfinance organizations and payment service providers (mandatory)
• Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law
• Analytical, negotiation, leadership and communication skills, with a high level of responsibility and attention to detail

What we offer

• A key legal leadership position within an international and diversified business group
• Involvement in strategic projects at Group level and exposure to international corporate, financial, regulatory and cross-border matters
• Health insurance for the employee and family members
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

Full-time, on-site work.