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Legal Counsel (Expansion)

Remote from Spain·Added 3 days ago

Revolut

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Overview

Job details

Fully remote
Per the ad.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Revolut doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Have 3+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“Excellent academic and law firm credentials” — per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

3+ years of PQE
Excellent academic and law firm credentials
Experience advising on financial services matters
Sound judgement, composure under pressure, and a collaborative mindset
Confidence making decisions where there's ambiguity or incomplete information
Experience understanding legal issues in new jurisdictions
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
Fluency in English

The role

The Legal team turns complexity into clarity by partnering with teams across Revolut to provide sharp, practical advice that helps the business move fast while staying protected. From structuring credit programmes to navigating new markets, the Legal team ensures growth is secure, compliant, and built for the long term.

We're looking for a generalist Legal Counsel to analyse legal issues in new markets and foreign jurisdictions, and help build out processes to scale legal expansion operations.

The breadth of work you'll encounter (and level of commercial involvement) is pretty unique for an in-house role, so you'll have a large degree of responsibility for ongoing development and growth.

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

What you'll do

Advising the business on compliance and legal issues surrounding the structuring and launch of new products in new markets
Supporting Heads of Legal in new markets manage legal risks and their team
Reviewing licensing applications for requests for authorisations in new markets
Supporting the setting up of entities in new markets
Helping to structure our processes to incorporate legal workload and risk into expansion methods
Engaging and working alongside team members around the world
Excelling at leadership while also undertaking executional work
Handling significant and complex legal matters with short turnaround times

About Revolut

Revolut is a global financial technology company that offers a digital banking alternative, providing a range of services from everyday spending and currency exchange to crypto and stock trading. Founded in 2015, the company has grown rapidly to serve over 50 million customers worldwide, positioning itself as a leading neobank and financial super-app. Its scale spans multiple markets across Europe, the Americas, and beyond, with a workforce of several thousand employees globally.

Revolut has established a significant presence in Spain, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, hiring across engineering, product, sales, and compliance functions. The company is known for its fast-paced, high-autonomy culture and is actively recruiting international talent, making it a relevant employer for professionals looking to relocate to Spain. Roles in Spain span areas like financial crime compliance, product management, and sales, offering international hires the chance to work in a truly global, English-speaking environment.

Industry: Fintech
Founded: 2015
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: London, UK
In Spain: Madrid
Website: revolut.com

Good to know if you are moving

Revolut is a remote-first company, offering flexibility to work from anywhere, which is attractive for international hires.
The company has a strong international workforce, with English as the working language, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
Revolut offers a comprehensive relocation package and visa sponsorship for eligible roles.
The Spanish office is a key hub for financial crime compliance and product roles, offering specialized career paths.
The company's high-growth environment provides rapid career progression and stock options for employees.

In their own words

About the company & team

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 80+ 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.

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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