At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on payments law and regulatory issues for a leading fintech company.
- Company: Join a dynamic multinational fintech company with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, competitive pay, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with top-tier clients like Google and Barclays.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative legal service model in the fintech space.
- Qualifications: Senior Payments Regulatory lawyer with expertise in UK EMI and MiFID frameworks.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
We’re looking for a senior Payments Regulatory lawyer to join our client, a multinational fin tech company, to support them for at least 3 to 6 months.
You’ll be joining the team acting as the SME for UK EMI and Mi FID permissions.
Ideally you’ll have strong knowledge of payments law, cross-border regulatory issues, and experience advising enterprise platforms.
You’ll also be experienced in UK EMI and Mi FID regulatory frameworks.
Your role will include: Acting as the primary UK lawyer, working independently Advising on payments‑related legal issues, including multi‑currency wallet services, card issuing, and cross‑border transactions Overseeing UK EMI applications currently in progress and Mi FID permissions Delivering practical, risk‑based legal advice, balancing compliance with commercial decision‑making Supporting compliance work related to Mi FID licence and ongoing uplift for DORA requirements Collaborating with stakeholders across EMEA, America, and APAC This assignment will be full time, ideally with 3 days in the London office.
It is due to start in January and is expected to run for at least 3 to 6 months.
If you’re a senior Payments Regulatory lawyer looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!
Why Join LOD?
People come to us for a whole range of reasons – they might be looking for time for their interests, for work alongside other projects, or just want a change.
What they all have in common is a desire for high quality work coupled with a degree of control that traditional models can’t offer, but LOD can.
All of our LODs have worked at top tier firms or as part of major in‑house teams.
We only accept a small percentage of applications as we choose lawyers who are not only technically excellent, but who can work seamlessly with our client’s teams.
This ensures we can offer our lawyers consistently high‑quality assignments.
We can offer: Varied, challenging, career‑enhancing work with market leading brands (from Google to Barclays, and Amex to adidas) as well as exciting growth companies.
Flexibility and autonomy: you can work anything from full‑time on site with a client to a few hours each week from home.
Training and know‑how, as well as support from our dedicated HQ Team.
A variety of flexible models that include working at the client’s offices or remotely.
About LOD LOD is the leading flexible legal service provider across ten locations: Brisbane, Hong Kong, London, Melbourne, New York, Perth, Singapore, Dubai, Munich and Sydney.
We are changing the way in which clients buy legal services and provide talented lawyers with a new way of working.
We’ve achieved some of the fastest growth in our sector by creating and leading a new professional service category.
That growth continues as we launch new services, responding to the way our lawyers want to work and clients want to engage them.
This role offers an opportunity to be part of this story.
LOD has caught the imagination of the changing legal marketplace for ‘new law’ services.
We now have a team of around 600 lawyers and consultants of the highest quality working across the globe.
We have an inspiring client list that range from globally recognised multinationals to start‑ups and include the likes of Google, Barclays and adidas. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Hiring: Payments Counsel - In House employer: Lawyers On Demand Limited
Lawyers On Demand Limited is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and dynamic work culture, perfect for those passionate about navigating the complexities of digital regulations. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, the company offers ample opportunities for professional development while working in a hybrid environment that balances flexibility with teamwork. Located in the UK/EU, this role not only allows you to engage with cutting-edge regulatory challenges but also positions you within a supportive network of legal professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the digital landscape.
