FinTech Product Legal Director, Global Strategy

Booking Holdings; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel tech company seeks a Senior FinTech Product Legal Counsel to lead legal strategy across various global jurisdictions. Responsibilities include advising on compliance for FinTech products and mentoring a team of lawyers. The successful candidate will have approximately 15 years of legal experience, particularly in FinTech regulations, and a demonstrated ability to manage legal risks while supporting commercial objectives. Regular travel to Amsterdam is required, along with ensuring alignment with global regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in practicing law, both in-house and at a firm.
• Strong understanding of payments, e-money, and FinTech regulations globally.
• Experience in managing and mentoring a legal team.

Responsibilities

• Advise on product and regulatory strategy for FinTech initiatives.
• Lead and mentor a team of legal professionals in FinTech.

Skills

Legal advice for FinTech products

Drafting and negotiation skills

Understanding of global payments regulation

Team management and mentoring

Education

Law degree from a top law school

Job description

A leading travel tech company seeks a Senior FinTech Product Legal Counsel to lead legal strategy across various global jurisdictions. Responsibilities include advising on compliance for FinTech products and mentoring a team of lawyers. The successful candidate will have approximately 15 years of legal experience, particularly in FinTech regulations, and a demonstrated ability to manage legal risks while supporting commercial objectives. Regular travel to Amsterdam is required, along with ensuring alignment with global regulatory frameworks.