At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on regulatory matters and ensure compliance with laws impacting OpenPayd.
- Company: Join OpenPayd, a leader in universal financial infrastructure for the digital economy.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team culture with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while shaping the future of finance.
- Qualifications: UK qualified solicitor with 2-6 years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Who are we? At OpenPayd, we are building a universal financial infrastructure to power the growth of the digital economy. Our rails-agnostic approach empowers any business to move and manage money globally - across both traditional rails and stablecoins — at scale, and in real time. The OpenPayd platform delivers a suite of banking and payments infrastructure: accounts in over 40 currencies, FX, on/off ramp, international and domestic payments, Open Banking services – all via a single API. A global network of licences alongside our best-in-class tech is why we're trusted by 1000+ enterprise clients to process over $180bn volume annually.
How will you add value to the OpenPayd journey?
- Acting as an advisor for regulatory matters impacting the OpenPayd business
- Advising on ongoing compliance with applicable laws, regulations and guidance, including PSD2, EMD, MICA, outsourcing guidelines
- Horizon scanning to monitor changes to laws and regulations that may impact the OpenPayd business
- Engaging with industry bodies as required
- Preparing regulatory notifications and filings
- Delivering legal education for the business through bespoke training and raising awareness
- Supporting the wider legal team to provide efficient and effective legal support to the business
- Ad hoc legal and regulatory tasks
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- UK qualified solicitor with 2-6 years post-qualification experience (gained either within private practice or in‑house)
- Technical knowledge of UK and EEA payment services and e‑money regulations
- Regulatory advice supporting company growth and delivery of strategic projects
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements relating to safeguarding, outsourcing, operational resilience, wind‑down planning
- Advice on the regulatory perimeter
- Ability to explain complicated legal concepts in a way that is understandable to business stakeholders in both written and oral communications
- Confident to manage own workload, coordinate with other members of the legal team, act independently, and seek out information required to deliver successful outcomes
- Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Strong multitasking, prioritisation, and organisational skills
- Comfortable with a hybrid working environment
- Keen attention to detail
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Legal Counsel, Regulatory employer: OpenPayd Services Ltd
OpenPayd is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, where innovation and collaboration are at the forefront of our mission to revolutionise financial infrastructure. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer tailored training and development opportunities, ensuring that our team members thrive in their careers while contributing to meaningful projects that impact the digital economy. Located in a vibrant environment, we embrace a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance, making OpenPayd an attractive choice for those seeking a rewarding and fulfilling career in the legal field.
