Senior Regulatory Counsel (Acquiring)

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 70+ 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.

The Legal team turns complexity into clarity by partnering with and embedding ourselves in the business from the first stage of product or project launch, and helping the business deliver them. We provide sharp, practical advice that helps the business move fast while staying protected. From structuring new products to navigating new markets, the Legal team ensures growth is secure, compliant, and built for the long term.

We’re looking for Senior Regulatory Legal Counsels to sit within key product departments. You'll oversee regulatory and commercial aspects within Revolut Business, promoting innovation through solid advice and organisational leadership.

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• Advising on compliance and legal issues surrounding structuring of new and existing financial features for Revolut Business
• Being an integral part of Revolut Business product and commercial teams, helping to design and deliver solutions that are compliant with relevant legislation and regulations
• Managing the legal risk of your features, and advising leadership on the same
• Helping to structure and expand Revolut’s Business products, while managing regulatory expectations and requirements
• Handling significant and complex legal matters with short turnaround times
• Playing a pivotal role in the ongoing growth and sustainability of your department

• 7+ years of PQE as an in-house or private practice lawyer
• Knowledge of financial regulation and how it relates to digital banks
• Experience managing licensing, AML/CFT, payment regulations, and compliance frameworks
• Commercial and product advisory skills
• Experience in a leadership and legal function-building role
• Exceptional project management and communication skills to oversee implementation of complex projects
• Fluency in English

• International fintech experience

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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Notice: This is a remote position based in United Arab Emirates.