About Revolut
People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 80+ million customers get more from their money every day.
As we continue our lightning-fast growth, 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work. So far, we have 13,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.
About The Role
The Legal team turns complexity into clarity by partnering with teams across Revolut to provide sharp, practical advice that helps the business move fast while staying protected. From structuring credit programmes to navigating new markets, the Legal team ensures growth is secure, compliant, and built for the long term.
We’re looking for a Head of Legal who’ll advise on compliance and legal issues around cryptoassets and other financial features.
What You'll Be Doing
- Advising the business on compliance and legal issues surrounding the structuring of new and existing cryptoassets and financial features for global expansion markets
- Drafting customer-facing legal documents for these products
- Ensuring compliance with applicable financial services and cryptoasset regulations, and proactively engaging with local regulators
- Collaborating with product and commercial teams, working with them to design and deliver solutions that are compliant with crypto legislation
- Helping expand Revolut’s products and managing regulatory expectations, requirements, and applications
What You'll Need
- 6+ years of PQE
- To be a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or equivalent legal practitioner admitted in Gibraltar or the UK
- Expertise in advising on financial services regulation, gained either in-house or within a leading law firm
- Experience advising on distributed ledger technology (DLT), digital assets, cryptoassets, payment services, financial instruments, and other regulated financial products
- In-depth knowledge of Gibraltar's legal and regulatory framework applicable to DLT providers, financial services, and anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT)
- Experience engaging with the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC)
- Exposure to relevant UK, Gibraltar, and international financial regulatory regimes
- A solid understanding of financial regulations, corporate governance, and regulatory supervisory frameworks, with the ability to provide pragmatic, risk-based legal advice
- The ability to make decisions where there's ambiguity or incomplete information
- Excellent stakeholder management, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
Nice to have
- Knowledge of European regulatory frameworks, including MiCA, MiFID II, and PSD2
Building a global financial super app isn't enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.
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Head of Legal (Crypto) employer: Revolut Ltd
Revolut Ltd. is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, perfect for those passionate about shaping the future of finance. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to collaborate with top-tier professionals in a fast-paced environment. Located in a vibrant city, Revolut offers unique advantages such as flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, making it an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
