Legal Counsel (Regulatory)

at  Revolut

Remote: Sweden
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 45+ 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 10,000+ 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 sits at the heart of Revolut and it’s a very important part of the business ️
This lovely bunch supports all other Revolut teams, helping us achieve our goals every day. They’re special, they’re strong-willed, and they work in a lot of different areas (which isn’t that common for an in-house role, we know, but they’re just that good)
From structuring credit programmes to launching into new territories, the Legal team does it all. Are you a problem solver? This one’s for you.
We’re looking for a Legal Counsel who’ll advise Revolut on compliance and legal issues around our financial products
As an expert in consumer credit and financial regulations, you’ll excel at being a leader while daring to undertake a hands-on role when needed.
Excited to join? We can’t wait to have you on board

What you’ll be doing

• Advising the business on compliance and legal issues surrounding structuring of new and existing financial products (primarily consumer credit, but also payment, banking, and data protection)
• Drafting customer-facing legal documents for products
• Working with product and commercial teams to design and deliver solutions that are compliant with Consumer Credit legislation and regulations
• Structuring and expanding Revolut’s products while managing regulatory expectations, requirements, and applications
• Proactively engaging and working alongside local regulators in Sweden and Lithuania
• Handling significant and complex legal matters with short turnaround times

What you’ll need

• 4+ Years PQE Experience
• Excellent academic and law firm credentials
• Experience in advising on financial regulation in Sweden, Consumer Credit legislation, PSD II, and banking regulations
• Expertise in consumer credit and advising on related credit products, such as unsecured loans and credit cards
• 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

Nice to have

• Experience advising on payments products

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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• Advising the business on compliance and legal issues surrounding structuring of new and existing financial products (primarily consumer credit, but also payment, banking, and data protection)
• Drafting customer-facing legal documents for products
• Working with product and commercial teams to design and deliver solutions that are compliant with Consumer Credit legislation and regulations
• Structuring and expanding Revolut’s products while managing regulatory expectations, requirements, and applications
• Proactively engaging and working alongside local regulators in Sweden and Lithuania
• Handling significant and complex legal matters with short turnaround time