At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide strategic legal advice on financial services and payments regulation across Europe.
- Company: Join a leading global digital payments and fintech organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and exposure to senior leadership.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and cross-functional collaboration.
- Why this job: Tackle high-profile legal challenges and make a real impact in the fintech sector.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with expertise in regulatory and competition law.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
MLA is helping a global digital payments and fintech organisation who is looking to hire an interim senior regulatory lawyer to join its EMEA legal team.
This is an opportunity to advise on some of the most complex and high-profile legal challenges facing the financial services sector today.
Working at the intersection of payments, regulation, competition law and public policy, you'll help guide strategic business decisions across multiple European markets.
The successful candidate will be trusted to lead regulatory investigations, advise on enforcement matters, assess competition law risk in commercial arrangements and support engagement with regulators and industry bodies.
The work is varied, high impact and highly visible, offering significant exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders Key responsibilities Provide strategic advice on UK and European financial services and payments regulation.
Lead responses to regulatory investigations, information requests and enforcement matters.
Advise on competition and antitrust considerations across commercial and strategic partnerships.
Support regulatory policy initiatives and external engagement strategies.
Partner with legal, compliance, product, public policy and commercial teams across EMEA.
Manage complex cross-border matters and external counsel relationships.
About you Qualified lawyer (England
Senior Legal Counsel, Regulatory & Competition employer: Major, Lindsey & Africa
Major, Lindsey & Africa is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture in Belfast, where employees are empowered to engage with complex transactions and navigate evolving regulatory landscapes. With a strong emphasis on professional development, the company offers ample opportunities for growth and collaboration within its global teams, making it an ideal place for experienced legal professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
Contact Details:
Major, Lindsey & Africa Recruitment Team
