Expert Regulatory Counsel, Europe

Payoneer Inc.; Dublin; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Payoneer Inc. is seeking a Regulatory Counsel for Europe, based in Dublin or London, reporting to the Global Regulatory Counsel in New York. You will provide strategic legal advice on European regulatory matters affecting Ireland, the UK and other jurisdictions.

The role requires 6–7 years of legal experience in financial services, with ability to engage regulators and internal stakeholders, and to work independently while collaborating across functions. Occasional travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Qualified to practice law in Ireland or the United Kingdom.
• Eligible to work/live in Ireland or the United Kingdom.
• 6–7 years of legal experience with payments/financial services preferred.
• Experience working with regulators is an advantage.
• Ability to advise internal stakeholders on complex regulatory matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication; collaborative teamwork.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal advice on significant European regulatory matters for Payoneer.
• Support Ireland/UK management and compliance teams with regulator relations.
• Research evolving European regulations and assess impact on Payoneer’s strategy.
• Coordinate with outside counsel in the region as needed.
• Assist product, marketing and other teams on regulatory developments for new services.

Connaissances

Regulatory affairs

Legal analysis

Regulatory liaison

Stakeholder comms

Independent work

Formation

Qualified to practice law in Ireland/UK

Description du poste

Founded in 2005, Payoneer is the global financial platform that removes friction from doing business across borders, with a mission to connect the world’s underserved businesses to a rising global economy. We’re a community with over 2,500 colleagues all over the world, working to serve customers, and partners in over 190 countries and territories.

By taking the complexity out of the financial workflows–including everything from global payments and compliance to multi-currency and workforce management, to providing working capital and business intelligence–we give businesses the tools they need to work efficiently worldwide and grow with confidence.

Regulatory Counsel, Europe

The Regulatory Counsel, Europe will be responsible for providing legal advice and strategy for the significant regulatory matters for Payoneer in Ireland, the United Kingdom and other jurisdictions in Europe. The position is based in Dublin or London and will report to the Global Regulatory Counsel in New York City.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Providing legal advice to assist Payoneer in the evaluation and management of significant and complex payments and financial services industry regulatory matters in Europe
• Supporting the Ireland and UK management, compliance, and finance teams in building and maintaining good working relationships with regulators
• Researching, analyzing and determining effects of quickly evolving regulations in multiple markets, and keeping current on issues and upcoming regulatory changes that may impact Payoneer’s strategic goals and objectives
• Liaising and working with outside counsel in the region
• Supporting business, marketing and other teams with the development of new services, and fostering strong relationships across multiple functional areas

What We’re Looking For:

• Eligible to work/live in Ireland or the United Kingdom
• Qualified to practice law in Ireland or the United Kingdom
• At least 6-7 years of legal experience, including experience providing legal advice to the financial services industry. Payments industry and electronic money institution experience is preferred.
• Experience working directly with regulators and regulatory authorities is an advantage but not strictly required.
• Ability to evaluate fact situations, identify legal issues, analyze and understand statutes, regulations and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to provide practical legal advice and recommendations to internal stakeholders on matters of significant importance to the company.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to handle a diverse set of issues and provide a high level of service to internal customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• An open communicator with skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Flexibility for occasional travel.

The Payoneer Ways of Working

Act as our customer’s partner on the inside

Learning what they need and creating what will help them go further.

Do it. Own it.

Being fearlessly accountable in everything we do.

Continuously improve

Always striving for a higher standard than our last.

Build each other up

Helping each other grow, as professionals and people.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. Payoneer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment no matter your race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please speak to the recruiter managing the role for any adjustments. Decisions about requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case‑by‑case basis.