Legal Counsel – Regulatory & Competition
12-month contract | UK Remote | ASAP Start | Global Payments & Financial Technology
We are supporting a leading global payments and financial technology business to hire an experienced Legal Counsel – Regulatory & Competition to join its UK/EMEA Legal function on an initial 12-month contract.
The role will provide legal support across financial services regulation, payments law, competition/antitrust matters, regulatory investigations and enforcement activity across the UK and Europe.
The successful candidate will provide practical, commercially focused legal advice in a fast-moving and highly regulated environment, working closely with Legal, Compliance and wider
business teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Advising on UK/EU financial services and payments regulation , including FCA requirements, PSD2/SCA and consumer protection.
- Supporting regulatory investigations, enforcement proceedings, information requests and statutory notices .
- Advising on competition and antitrust risks arising from commercial arrangements, strategic partnerships, exclusivity and merchant/scheme agreements.
- Drafting and reviewing regulator-facing submissions, policy positions and legal responses .
- Working with and coordinating external counsel on regulatory, competition and contentious matters.
- Advising on cybersecurity incidents, data breaches and fraud events , including regulatory notification requirements.
- Working closely with Compliance, Product, Government Relations, Communications and international Legal teams on cross-border matters.
- Providing clear and commercially focused advice on complex and time-sensitive legal issues .
About you:
- Qualified lawyer in England & Wales or an equivalent jurisdiction .
- Experience in financial services regulatory and/or competition law .
- Experience within financial services, payments, fintech or another highly regulated environment .
- Experience supporting or managing regulatory investigations, enforcement or regulatory engagements .
- Strong legal drafting and regulator-facing advocacy skills.
- Experience working with external legal counsel on complex matters.
- Good commercial judgement and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable handling confidential and privileged matters in a fast-paced environment.
Interested? If this opportunity sounds relevant to your experience and you’re available for an ASAP start, please apply directly or reach out to me for a confidential discussion .
Legal Counsel Regulatory & Competition in Warrington employer: Elevate Legal Talent
Elevate is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers legal professionals to thrive in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. With a strong commitment to diversity, equitability, and inclusion, Elevate provides ample opportunities for employee growth and development, ensuring that every team member can contribute meaningfully to innovative legal solutions across the globe. As part of a leading global technology business, you will enjoy the flexibility of remote work while being supported by a community of talented professionals dedicated to achieving incredible outcomes together.
