Excellent opportunity for a Payments Lawyer with a fast-expanding fintech business - London (hybrid)

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-expanding fintech business in London is seeking an experienced Payments Lawyer to provide legal guidance on payments, e-money, and open banking compliance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in financial regulatory matters and a strong knowledge of UK/EU regulatory regimes. This role involves advising on product launches, compliance, and supporting commercial agreements with payment service providers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payments and financial regulatory matters.
• Strong knowledge of UK/EU regulatory regimes (FCA, PRA, PSD2/PSD3, EMD2, AML).
• Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Advise on payments, e-money, and open banking.
• Provide legal guidance on product launches and compliance.
• Support commercial agreements with financial institutions.

Skills

Experience in payments and financial regulatory matters

Knowledge of UK/EU regulatory regimes

Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives

Advising on cross-border payment products

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Overview

We are excited to be working with a fast-expanding fintech business in their search for an experienced Payments Lawyer with strong expertise in financial services regulation. The role involves advising on payments, e-money, open banking, and related regulatory frameworks, including PSD2/PSD3, FCA requirements, AML/CTF, and consumer protection. You will provide strategic legal guidance on product launches, compliance, licensing, and regulatory engagement, while supporting commercial agreements with payment service providers, fintechs, and financial institutions.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with proven experience in payments and financial regulatory matters.
• Strong knowledge of UK/EU regulatory regimes (FCA, PRA, PSD2/PSD3, EMD2, AML).
• Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Experience advising on cross-border payment products, partnerships, and licensing.

If you have the skills described above and would like to discuss the opportunity in more detail, please kindly share your CV with Sarah - [e-mail]