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Regulatory Counsel (Crypto)

Remote from Spain·Added today (last checked 27 Oct)

Revolut

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Remote from Spain
English
Required
Experience
6+ years

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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 new products to navigating new regulatory regimes, the Legal team ensures growth is secure, compliant, and built for the long term.

We're looking for a Regulatory Counsel to advise on compliance and legal issues around cryptoassets and other financial features.

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What you'll do

  • Advising the business on compliance and legal issues related to structuring new and existing cryptoassets and financial features
  • Drafting customer-facing legal documents for these products
  • Managing regulatory expectations, requirements, and applications
  • Collaborating with Product and Commercial teams to design and deliver solutions
  • Ensuring compliance with financial services regulations, including upcoming UK crypto regimes, MiCA, PSD2, and MiFID
  • Expanding our product offering in line with regulatory requirements
  • Engaging proactively with local regulators

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 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.

What you'll need

  • 6+ years of PQE
  • To be a qualified lawyer (Solicitor of England & Wales, Irish Solicitor, or equivalent admittance in an EU Member State)
  • An impressive academic background and law firm credentials
  • Experience advising on cryptoassets, either as part of an in-house role or in a law firm
  • Knowledge of financial legislation, including FSMA (RAO) and MiFID
  • An understanding of relevant financial regulations and supervisory frameworks
  • The ability to make decisions where there's ambiguity or incomplete information
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities

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.

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

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.

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