Legal Counsel (FinCrime)

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 65+ 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 turns complexity into clarity by partnering with 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 a Legal Counsel who's an expert on consumer credit and financial regulations. You'll advise on compliance and financial crime legal issues around our financial products, as well as lead a growing team, depending on your experience.

Up to shape what's next in finance? Let's get in touch.

What you'll be doing

• Providing legal advice and support to the business and financial crime teams on issues related to AML, CTF, KYC, CDD, fraud, and sanctions
• Advising on new products and managing regulatory expectations, requirements, and applications
• Navigating complex regulatory frameworks to design innovative financial products and services as they pertain to financial crime
• Assisting other functions to draft, plan, and/or implement compliance policies and procedures
• Proactively engaging and working alongside local regulators across multiple countries
• Advising on evolving legal and regulatory environments and delivering training, if required
• Advising on legal requirements for law enforcement requests and court orders
• Working closely with senior management and regional teams, and managing relevant stakeholders
• Responding to consultations on changes to legislation and collaborating with trade associations

What you'll need

• 6+ years of PQE
• Expertise in advising financial institutions on contentious and non-contentious financial crime matters, preferably in-house or secondment to a financial institution
• A solid understanding of financial regulations, specifically those related to financial crime
• To be highly organised and structured
• Great drafting skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Fluency in English with impeccable communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience advising clients on financial crime regulations in other jurisdictions where we operate

Compensation range

• Lithuania: €7,500 - €8,300 gross monthly*
• Other locations: Compensation will be discussed during the interview process

*Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and previous 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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