Senior Legal Counsel - Relocate to Luxembourg

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth fintech company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team, focusing on legal and regulatory matters in the EU. The role involves advising on compliance, drafting contracts, and requires strong fintech knowledge. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and may relocate to Luxembourg with hybrid working options available.

Qualifications

• 7+ PQE with strong expertise in payments, fintech, and financial services regulation.
• In-house experience preferred, ideally in a product-driven legal team.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal and regulatory issues across fintech and payments.
• Support product launches and compliance with EU regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts.

Skills

Fintech expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Legal drafting

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Job description

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Senior Legal Counsel - Relocate to Luxembourg, london (city of london)

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Client:

W&P Partners Recruitment

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Company Overview

Our client is a high-growth fintech company headquartered in Luxembourg, operating at the forefront of the European payments sector. The business is known for its product-driven culture, regulatory excellence, and ambitious growth trajectory across multiple markets. Our client is open to candidates who would be interested in relocating to Luxembourg and offer relocation support with an international moving service.

Role Overview

The Senior Legal Counsel will join a specialized in-house legal team responsible for legal and regulatory matters impacting product development, partnerships, and compliance. This is a strategic legal role with cross-functional impact, supporting innovation while ensuring regulatory alignment across the EU.

The successful candidate will bring strong fintech and regulatory expertise, with the ability to operate in a dynamic, collaborative environment. The position is based in Luxembourg with a hybrid working model.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on legal and regulatory issues across the fintech and payments landscape
• Support product launches and development in compliance with EU regulations (PSD2, MiFID II, etc.)
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts
• Liaise with regulators, external counsel, and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to legal risk assessments and compliance strategies
• Ensure alignment with internal governance and external regulatory obligations

Candidate Profile

• 7+ PQE with strong expertise in payments, fintech, and financial services regulation
• In-house experience preferred, ideally in a product-driven legal team
• Familiarity with PSD2, MiFID II, and other relevant EU directives
• Excellent legal drafting and advisory skills
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Additional European language skills (French, Italian, etc.)
• Previous experience working with international legal teams
• Exposure to fast-paced, high-growth environments

Soft Skills & Culture Fit

• Commercial and pragmatic mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly collaborative with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Adaptable and culturally aware
• Alignment with company values and team-first culture