Legal Counsel (Junior/Senior)
Bucharest
Legal – Legal /
Full On-Site /
On-site
MetaWealth is a startup company aiming at removing traditional barriers to real estate investing—such as high entry costs, legal complexity, and illiquidity.
The platform offers a smooth, secure investment experience via smart contracts, driven by a team with decades of expertise spanning finance, real estate development, and cutting-edge technology.
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior/Senior Legal Counsel to join our team and support the legal aspects of our business. If you are passionate about real estate law, urbanism law, corporate matters, and working in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!
Requirements
- 1 to 4 years of professional experience, with a law degree from a reputable Romanian university and membership in the Bucharest Bar
- Strong knowledge of Romanian civil, corporate, and real estate law, with a willingness to expand expertise into new areas such as urban planning law, finance, and European regulations
- Familiarity with European legal frameworks (e.g., financial regulations, licensing requirements, corporate governance) is a plus
- Excellent legal research and analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (full professional proficiency required)
- A proactive, solution-oriented approach with the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, collaborative environmentEagerness to learn and grow within the company
- Team player with a "can-do" attitude
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, amend, and adapt various types of contracts (e.g., service agreements, intermediation contracts, loan agreements)
- Draft corporate documents, legal memorandums, reports, notifications, and other legal documents relevant to the group's activities
- Ensure legal compliance with corporate governance, real estate, and regulatory matters
- Identify legal risks and propose solutions for contracts and business agreements
- Support internal teams by negotiating terms with service providers and external consultants
- Manage relationships with law firms, notaries, and authorities, ensuring smooth coordination
- Assist in managing legal aspects of financial institutions within the group, ensuring compliance with Romanian and European financial regulations
- Monitor EU and Romanian legislative changes impacting real estate, corporate, and financial activities
- Support consultants and external legal teams in obtaining licenses and regulatory approvals for financial operations
- Assist in permitting processes, including preparing and submitting documentation to authorities
- Review documentation prepared by consultants and track the status of permits and approvals
- Provide legal support in real estate transactions and project development matters
- Work closely with the Finance, Construction, and Operations teams to ensure legal consistency across all company activities
- Provide legal guidance on operational matters to streamline processes and mitigate risks
