Legal Risk & Compliance Lead

### About [Vneuron](https://himalayas.app/companies/vneuron) and Reis RCS **[Vneuron](https://himalayas.app/companies/vneuron)** is a leading RegTech company at the forefront of transforming financial crime compliance. Our advanced solution, **Reis RCS**, streamlines risk management, enhances AML and sanctions screening, and ensures regulatory compliance through real-time monitoring, AI-powered risk detection, and seamless case management. In 2025, [Vneuron](https://himalayas.app/companies/vneuron) earned recognition as one of the **Top Innovators in the FinCrimeTech50**, was awarded **Best Compliance as a Service Solution** award at the **RegTech Insight Awards Europe**, and was named to the **AIFinTech100 2025** list. For the fourth consecutive year, weve been honored in the **RegTech100**, a global list of the most innovative companies in the industry. At **[Vneuron](https://himalayas.app/companies/vneuron)**, were shaping the future of compliance and financial crime prevention. Join us in making a real impact in the world of RegTech. ### Our Culture & Values [Vneuron](https://himalayas.app/companies/vneuron) puts the development of its team at the heart of its priorities. We provide a **pleasant and comfortable work environment.** Our organizational structure is **flat** and **collaborative,** and our management is **available** and **present.** We invite you to be part of a passionate and committed **young** team who values respect and sharing spirit. You will be surrounded by highly **skilled technical and functional experts** willing to guide you to evolve in all aspects of your career. We believe that every person is unique and special. Thus, we provide **attentive and active listening to your ideas** and propositions as we believe that you will have an essential role in achieving our next milestone and shaping the future of [Vneuron](https://himalayas.app/companies/vneuron)s value proposition. ### THE ROLE The Legal, Risk & Compliance Lead is a strategic leadership position at the core of [Vneuron](https://himalayas.app/companies/vneuron)'s governance. You drive the company's legal and compliance strategy, guide high-stakes regulatory decisions, and represent [Vneuron](https://himalayas.app/companies/vneuron) with authorities, clients, and partners. This role requires a dual posture: architect of internal compliance and operational legal counsel, within a fast-growing international RegTech environment. ### KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ### 1\. Compliance & Risk Strategy * Define and drive the group-wide compliance strategy * Identify, assess, and arbitrate high-impact compliance risks * Oversee the risk map and ensure its continuous update * Design and evolve compliance tools, internal controls, and policies * Lead national and international regulatory monitoring; anticipate impacts and propose adaptation plans * Manage relationships with regulatory authorities as the company's primary contact * Establish and promote a strong ethical culture within [Vneuron](https://himalayas.app/companies/vneuron) ### 2\. Reporting, Governance & Committees * Build and lead compliance and risk reporting for internal governance (Executive Committee, governance bodies) * Lead periodic internal and client-facing compliance reports * Chair or co-lead governance, risk, and compliance committees * Ensure traceability and documentation of compliance activities ### 3\. Legal, Contractual & Advisory * Secure the legal and compliance workstream in tenders: review of RFPs and RFIs, completion of client and prospect compliance and security questionnaires, qualification of requested commitments, and contractual Go/No-Go arbitration * Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of strategic contracts (sales, partnerships, SaaS) * Oversee contractual obligations and sensitive client relationship management * Act as the go-to legal counsel for all departments (product, sales, technical, finance) * Drive [Vneuron](https://himalayas.app/companies/vneuron)'s compliance with its own regulatory obligations: GDPR and data protection, ICT third-party service provider obligations under DORA, AI system provider obligations under the AI Act, and information security ### 4\. Leadership & Function Building * Contribute to the structuring and development of the compliance/legal function in line with company growth * Work closely with the Executive Committee on regulatory matters ### Education * Master's degree in Law * A dual legal and technical/financial/risk management background is a strong asset ### Experience * A minimum of 8 years of experience in business law, contract law or compliance, gained in-house, in private practice, or in software publishing * Significant exposure to multi-jurisdictional environments (Europe, Africa, MENA) * Proven experience managing regulatory authorities and institutional clients * Experience conducting complex contractual negotiations ### Skills & Qualities * Working command of the frameworks applicable to a software vendor serving financial institutions: GDPR, DORA as an ICT third-party service provider, the AI Act as an AI system provider, and information security standards such as ISO 27001 * Sound understanding of the AML/CFT and sanctions environment our clients operate in; hands-on AML/CFT subject-matter expertise is not expected for this role * Strategic thinking, ability to synthesize, and decision-making under pressure * Excellent communicator, able to simplify complex topics for varied audiences * Rigorous, autonomous, and discreet in handling sensitive matters * Comfortable with AI tools and RegTech technologies for monitoring and documentation * French/English bilingualism required; Arabic or a third language is a plus ### WHAT WE OFFER * A leadership role with direct visibility on company strategy * The opportunity to build and structure a legal and compliance function with international scope * A collaborative, agile, and international work environment * Exposure to varied and stimulating regulatory contexts (Europe, Africa, MENA) * Competitive compensation package and healthcare coverage for you and your family * Real growth and career development opportunities within a fast-expanding group ### YOUR NEXT STEPS If you have the ambition to take on a high-impact role in a fast-growing RegTech environment, while capitalizing on your expertise and sense of responsibility, this role is for you. ### Apply now and become the next Spark! 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