Senior Regulatory Counsel (Payments)

Senior Regulatory Counsel (Payments)

Full-Time 63000 - 77000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Revolut

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Advise on compliance and legal issues for financial products in payments and banking.
  • Company: Join Revolut, a fast-growing fintech revolutionising how people manage their money.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, remote work options, and a vibrant company culture.
  • Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace focused on innovation and exceptional employee experience.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of finance while ensuring compliance and clarity in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: 5 years PQE with expertise in financial regulations and payments products.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.

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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 75 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 Regulatory Legal Counsel to advise on compliance and legal issues around our financial and core payment products.

Up to shape what's next in finance?

Let's get in touch.

What you'll be doing Advising the business on compliance and legal issues surrounding structuring of new and existing financial products in payments and banking Drafting customer-facing legal documents for these products Helping structure and expand our products, while managing regulatory expectations, requirements and applications Excelling at leadership while also undertaking executional work Handling significant and complex legal matters with short turnaround times What you'll need 5 years of PQE Excellent academic and professional credentials Experience advising on financial regulations and payments products, including card payments, cross-border payments, and emerging payment rails Sound judgement, composure under pressure, and a collaborative mindset Confidence making decisions where there's ambiguity or incomplete information Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills 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.

Important notice for candidates: Job scams are on the rise.

Please keep these guidelines in mind when applying for any open roles.

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Senior Regulatory Counsel (Payments) employer: Revolut

Revolut is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the financial sector. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, we offer unique opportunities to shape regulatory practices while collaborating with industry leaders in a fast-paced environment. Join us in our London office to be part of a forward-thinking team that values compliance and drives the future of finance.

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Regulatory Counsel (Payments)

Regulatory Compliance
Legal Advisory
Financial Regulations
Payments Products Knowledge
Drafting Legal Documents
Stakeholder Management
Decision-Making under Ambiguity