Legal Counsel (Regulatory)

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 60+ 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 is a core part of the business. Members of the team provide front-line guidance and support to all areas of the company, contributing to decisions that impact Revolut’s growth every day.

We're looking for a Regulatory Legal Counsel to sit within our growing Legal team in Colombia.

You'll be supporting the incorporation and licensing process and applying strategies for engaging with regulators in Colombia and advising Revolut on cutting-edge regulatory issues relating to the continued roll out of some of our key products (such as payments, banking and trading).

Up for the challenge? Let's get in touch.

What you'll be doing

• Providing regulatory legal advice and guidance to various departments within the company regarding the regulatory environment applicable to the Bank in Colombia
• Staying up to date on legal developments, interpreting regulations, and offering clear, actionable advice to ensure compliance
• Advising on complex risks associated with the bank incorporation process
• Identifying and assessing legal risks, developing mitigation strategies, and guiding stakeholders through regulatory challenges
• Supporting the bank’s operationalization by providing legal guidance throughout the process
• Reviewing and drafting legal documents, advising on regulatory requirements, and assisting with the launch of new products and services
• Identifying and advising on legal risks related to the development of new products in Colombia
• Interpreting and monitoring regulatory changes in Colombia, and proactively advising internal stakeholders on regulatory developments

What you'll need

• 5+ Years PQE Experience
• Experience and knowledge about legal matters in Colombia
• Excellent academic and law firm credentials
• Excellent English language skills (written and spoken)
• Sound judgement, composure under pressure and a collaborative mindset
• Confidence making decisions where there is ambiguity or incomplete information
• Expertise in financial regulations related to banking services
• Experience working in-house or providing legal advice from a law firm specialised in regulatory matters

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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