Senior Regulatory Counsel

Senior Regulatory Counsel – EMEA | High-Growth Fintech Platform

Location: London

Salary: £120,000 to £140,000

We’re working with a leading global financial technology platform that supports some of the world’s most recognisable brands in streamlining payments, data, and financial services – all in one solution. The business is known for its cutting-edge approach, international reach, and a culture engineered for growth, collaboration, and integrity.

As the company continues to expand across EMEA, the Regulatory team plays a crucial role in enabling commercial ambitions while maintaining compliance in a highly dynamic, regulated environment. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing, diverse legal function that works closely with regulators, executives, and cross-functional teams on a broad range of regulatory and licensing matters.

The Opportunity:

This is a senior-level position within the EMEA Regulatory function, suited to a seasoned regulatory lawyer or compliance professional with deep experience in payments, financial services, or fintech. The role will see you at the heart of strategic decision-making, supporting expansion initiatives and helping shape how the company navigates regulatory change across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising internal and external stakeholders on regulatory requirements and strategy in line with commercial priorities
• Leading regulatory engagements, including managing relationships with key regulators and external auditors
• Identifying and mitigating regulatory and integrity risks across the business
• Translating regulatory obligations into operational policies and procedures
• Advising on new product and market initiatives to ensure scalable, compliant growth

About You:

• 5+ years’ experience in regulatory or legal roles within payments, fintech or broader financial services
• In-depth understanding of European regulatory frameworks in financial services
• A strategic mindset, strong communication skills, and experience managing regulatory stakeholder relationships
• Able to think commercially while offering pragmatic regulatory advice
• Fluent in English; proficiency in French or German would be an advantage

Why Apply:

This is a rare opportunity to join a global fintech that’s not only growing rapidly but doing so in a principled and well-regulated way. You'll work alongside regulatory and legal experts from across the industry, in a team that values diverse viewpoints and creative thinking. If you're excited by the challenge of enabling innovation within a highly regulated environment, this role offers both impact and progression.

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