Chief Legal & Compliance Officer

Fintech Search; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the payments sector is seeking a Chief Legal Officer to spearhead their legal and compliance strategy. This high-profile role offers the opportunity to drive change and implement a centralized compliance framework across Europe, collaborating closely with the executive team. Candidates should possess extensive experience in legal oversight, particularly in multi-jurisdictional environments.

Qualifications

• Deep payments sector expertise required.
• Significant leadership experience across legal and compliance disciplines.
• Proven ability to engage with regulators effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior-most legal and compliance figure across the group.
• Lead regulatory oversight across jurisdictions.
• Oversee licensing, policy governance, and regulatory engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Legal Compliance

Regulatory Engagement

Payments Sector Expertise

Risk Management

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Fintech Search are excited to be retained search partner for a rare and high-impact opportunity to lead the legal and compliance strategy of a fast-growing, European payments leader

With ambitious global growth plans, this role offers the chance to build, shape, and lead a future-ready risk and compliance framework across multiple European jurisdictions.

You will work directly with the CEO and Executive Leadership to oversee compliance across a number of European regions, while serving as the group-level authority on all legal and regulatory matters. The business is entering an exciting phase of transformation and modernisation, moving from a decentralised compliance model to a centralised, best-in-class operation with scalable systems and processes.

This is not a "steady state" role. It is a high-profile leadership position for someone who thrives on complexity, autonomy, and the chance to deliver meaningful impact.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as the senior-most legal and compliance figure across the group, reporting directly to the CEO.
• Lead regulatory oversight across multiple jurisdictions.
• Design and implement a scalable, modern legal and compliance function to support strategic growth
• Manage and mentor senior compliance leaders and operational risk teams.
• Oversee group-wide licensing, policy governance, regulatory engagement, and horizon scanning
• Evaluate and lead a wider compliance buildout

What we’re looking for:

• Deep payments sector expertise, preferably within complex multi-jurisdictional environments
• Significant leadership experience across both legal and compliance disciplines
• Proven ability to engage with regulators and guide businesses through licensing or structural change
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the operational know-how to build frameworks from the ground up

To arrange a confidential discussion or request further details, please contact us directly

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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