Legal Counsel (FinTech & Payments Regulatory)

Major, Lindsey & Africa; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Major, Lindsey & Africa is assisting in finding a senior Legal Counsel for a leading global fintech and payments organisation. The role is based in Amsterdam with hybrid working (2 days per week in the office) and an initial 6‑month assignment beginning in October 2026.

You will provide strategic regulatory advice across FinTech products and navigate European regulatory changes. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with extensive experience in PSD2/PSR, AML, MTRs, and related frameworks,

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong background advising on FinTech and payments regulation within fast-paced tech, financial services, or payments organisations.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert legal advice on FinTech and payments regulatory matters.
• Monitoring and interpreting regulatory developments across Europe and other key markets.
• Supporting regulatory strategy and engagement with industry bodies and policymakers.
• Advising on legal frameworks relating to international money transfers, foreign exchange, payment services, e-money, open banking, outsourcing, e-commerce, and digital platforms.
• Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and business readiness.
• Contributing to responses to consultations and advocacy initiatives.
• Leading and supporting high-impact projects arising from major regulatory reforms, including PSD3 and the Payment Services Regulation (PSR).

Skills

FinTech regulation

Payments regulation

Regulatory strategy

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Legal Counsel (FinTech & Payments Regulatory)

A leading global payments and technology organisation is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join its regulatory legal team on an initial 6-month assignment. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior lawyer with deep expertise in FinTech, payments regulation, and financial services to advise on some of the most significant regulatory developments impacting the industry.

The Role

You will provide strategic legal and regulatory advice across a broad range of FinTech and payments products, helping the business navigate an evolving regulatory landscape. Working closely with legal, public policy, compliance, and business stakeholders, you will support regulatory strategy, assess the impact of new legislation, and drive implementation of regulatory change initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing expert legal advice on FinTech and payments regulatory matters.
• Monitoring and interpreting regulatory developments across Europe and other key markets.
• Supporting regulatory strategy and engagement with industry bodies and policymakers.
• Advising on legal frameworks relating to international money transfers, foreign exchange, payment services, e-money, open banking, outsourcing, e-commerce, and digital platforms.
• Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and business readiness.
• Contributing to responses to consultations and advocacy initiatives.
• Leading and supporting high-impact projects arising from major regulatory reforms, including PSD3 and the Payment Services Regulation (PSR).

About You

• Qualified lawyer with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong background advising on FinTech and payments products within fast-paced technology, financial services, or payments organisations.
• Combination of in-house and private practice experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of European payments and financial services regulation, including:
• PSD2 / PSD3
• Payment Services Regulation (PSR)
• AMLD
• CBPR2
• Money Transfer Regulations (MTRs)
• DORA
• Proven ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and influence regulatory strategy.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional projects in a regulated environment.
• Contract Length: Initial 6-month assignment
• Start Date: October 2026
• Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded regulatory lawyer to play a key role in shaping the future of payments and FinTech innovation within a globally recognised organisation.