European Legal & Regulatory Strategy Lead (Fintech)

Rapyd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global fintech company is looking for an experienced Head of Legal - Europe to lead their legal function and support rapid growth in the payments sector. This senior role involves advising on complex legal matters, managing regulatory risks, and driving M&A transactions across Europe. The ideal candidate will possess over 12 years of legal experience, including significant work in the payments sector, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders effectively. Join us to shape the future of fintech.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of post-qualification legal experience.
• Experience in the payments and/or banking sector is essential.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the European legal function and set legal strategy.
• Advise on legal and regulatory issues for payments.
• Manage mergers and acquisitions in Europe.

Skills

Legal expertise in payments

Commercial acumen

Complex negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Post-qualification legal experience

Job description

A leading global fintech company is looking for an experienced Head of Legal - Europe to lead their legal function and support rapid growth in the payments sector. This senior role involves advising on complex legal matters, managing regulatory risks, and driving M&A transactions across Europe. The ideal candidate will possess over 12 years of legal experience, including significant work in the payments sector, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders effectively. Join us to shape the future of fintech.