Head of Legal

Revolut; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolut is seeking a highly experienced Head of Legal to lead its legal operations in Switzerland. The role involves providing sharp, practical advice on banking and financial regulations, structuring new financial products, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

The successful candidate will serve as lead counsel on strategic deals and ensure the business remains compliant within the evolving fintech regulatory landscape.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in law or LLM (business, financial, or international law).
• Minimum 10 years of experience advising financial services firms or working at a leading law firm.
• Must be qualified to practice law in Switzerland or have significant expertise in Swiss law.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in French, German, and/or Italian is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide sharp, practical advice on banking and financial regulations.
• Structure new financial products and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Serve as lead counsel on strategic deals and ensure regulatory compliance for fintech operations.

Skills

English

French/German/Italian

Education

Postgraduate degree in law or LLM

Job description

This opportunity was posted more than 30 days ago and no application deadline was provided. You can explore active listings below.

Postgraduate degree in law/LLM; 10+ years experience in financial services; qualified to practice in Switzerland or significant Swiss law experience; multilingual (English and German/French/Italian).

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Head of Legal
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Revolut
Description: Revolut is seeking a highly experienced Head of Legal to lead its legal operations in Switzerland. The role involves providing sharp, practical advice on banking and financial regulations, structuring new financial products, and negotiating complex commercial agreements. The successful candidate will serve as lead counsel on strategic deals and ensure the business remains compliant within the evolving fintech regulatory landscape.
Eligibility: Applicants must possess a postgraduate degree in law or an LLM in business, financial, or international law. A minimum of 10 years of experience advising financial services firms or working within a leading law firm is required. Candidates must be qualified to practice law in Switzerland or have significant expertise in Swiss law. Fluency in English and proficiency in French, German, and/or Italian is essential.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Switzerland
Fees: None
Contact Information: Not specified