Legal Counsel - Fintech
A leading global fintech is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join its London legal team.
This is a broad, commercially focused role for an experienced payments regulatory lawyer looking to take on a high level of responsibility within a fast-paced international business. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across commercial, product, treasury, financial partnerships and compliance functions, advising on the regulatory aspects of existing operations, new product launches and international expansion.
The role will involve:
- Advising on UK and international payments regulation and the wider financial services regulatory landscape.
- Supporting regulatory engagement, including licensing matters, applications and ongoing supervisory relationships.
- Providing legal input on the development and launch of new products, services and payment solutions.
- Advising on regulatory change and helping the business respond to evolving legal requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
- Supporting market expansion initiatives, including assessing regulatory frameworks and licensing strategies in new territories.
- Delivering pragmatic, commercially focused advice on a broad range of strategic and cross-border projects.
About you:
- Qualified solicitor/lawyer with 5+ years' PQE, gained in private practice and/or in-house.
- Strong experience advising on payments regulation, licensing and financial services regulatory matters.
- Comfortable working directly with senior stakeholders and managing complex matters with minimal supervision.
- Able to balance legal risk with commercial objectives and provide clear, practical advice in a dynamic environment.
- Fintech, payments or financial services experience is advantageous but not essential.
This opportunity offers exposure to complex international work, close collaboration with senior business leaders and the chance to play a key role in shaping the regulatory strategy of a leading global fintech.
Holly McMahon
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