Pliant is a European fintech specializing in B2B payment solutions. Our modular, API-first platform helps businesses streamline spending, improve cash flow, and integrate payments into their financial workflows. Designed for industries with complex payment needs, such as travel and fleet, Pliant enables greater efficiency, control, and profitability.

We serve two primary customer segments:
+ Companies looking to optimize operational processes through intuitive apps and APIs, gaining control, automation, and financial flexibility through extended credit lines.
+ Businesses such as financial software platforms, ERP providers, and banks that want to launch or enhance their credit card offerings using Pliant’s embedded finance and white-label solutions.

Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Berlin, Pliant supports over 4,000 businesses and more than 20 partners globally. As a licensed e-money institution (EMI), we issue Visa-powered credit cards in 11 currencies across more than 30 countries, helping companies streamline and simplify payments.

Learn more at www.getpliant.com

This is an exciting opportunity to support Pliant’s Legal & Compliance team in its daily business as a Legal & Compliance Working Student - Fintech (m/f/d) while gaining valuable insight into the workings of a growing Fintech organisation in the heart of Berlin.

YOUR TASKS

+ Assisting in the creation of contract templates, handling tickets, reviewing and updating guidelines and policies, documenting processes and vendor management
+ Conducting research on legal and compliance issues as required with the team
+ Support on monitoring upcoming changes in relevant laws, including in the areas of regulatory law, corporate law, and data protection law (incl. AI)
+ Creating presentations, fact sheets and checklists for the business on selected topics
+ Supporting with administrative tasks such as digital contract management and translation of legal documents (e.g. contract templates, terms and conditions, privacy notices)
+ Helping compile documentation for audits, license applications, and risk committee reporting.
+ Coordination of complex issues with other Pliant departments such as Product, Marketing, IT, Sales and Customer Success

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

+ Enrolled as a current law student with main studies completed
+ Excellent German and English language skills, other languages are a plus but not essential
+ You are keen to familiarise yourself with different legal topics (e.g. data protection, corporate law, regulatory law, compliance)
+ You enjoy working independently, in a solution-oriented, reliable and structured way
+ A keen interest in FinTech and Digitalisation

+ The opportunity to work in a growing team with big responsibilities that thrives on a strong exchange of knowledge and excellence
+ Working student position for 20 hours per week, with the potential to work up to 40 hours per week during semester break.
+ Attractive remuneration
+ Flat hierarchy and transparent communication in a relaxed, professional atmosphere
+ Opportunity to develop your talent in a dynamic team with ambitious goals
+ Flexibility and possibility to work remotely
+ Monthly mobility benefit
+ Wellhub Membership
+ Company card with a monthly allowance for lunches, coffee, etc. with co-workers

At Pliant, we believe diversity and inclusion are essential to building not only an innovative product but also an exceptional experience for both our customers and our team. This commitment begins with our hiring process—we welcome individuals of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, religions, national origins, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, ages, marital statuses, and abilities. If you require accommodations or accessibility support during the interview process, please let us know in your application so we can make sure your experience is seamless.