Regulatory Counsel (Crypto)

Revolut; Portugal; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Revolut is seeking a Regulatory Counsel to advise on compliance and legal issues around cryptoassets and other financial features. You will draft customer-facing documents and manage regulatory applications while collaborating with Product and Commercial teams to implement compliant solutions.

The role requires deep knowledge of financial regulations (FSMA, MiFID, PSD2) and strong leadership, with experience in navigating evolving crypto regimes and regulatory expectations internationally.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of PQE in regulatory law.
• Experience advising on cryptoassets.
• Knowledge of FSMA, MiFID, PSD2 and related regimes.
• Strong stakeholder management and drafting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advising the business on compliance and legal issues related to cryptoassets and financial features.
• Drafting customer-facing legal documents for these products.
• Managing regulatory expectations, requirements, and applications.
• Collaborating with Product and Commercial teams to design and deliver solutions.
• Ensuring compliance with financial services regulations including MiCA, MiFID, PSD2.
• Engaging proactively with local regulators.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Cryptoassets

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

About Revolut

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 80+ million customers get more from their money every day. As we continue our lightning-fast growth, 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 13,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About The Role

The Legal team turns complexity into clarity by partnering with teams across Revolut to provide sharp, practical advice that helps the business move fast while staying protected. From structuring new products to navigating new regulatory regimes, the Legal team ensures growth is secure, compliant, and built for the long term. We’re looking for a Regulatory Counsel to advise on compliance and legal issues around cryptoassets and other financial features. Up to shape what's next in finance? Let's get in touch.

What You'll Be Doing

• Advising the business on compliance and legal issues related to structuring new and existing cryptoassets and financial features
• Drafting customer-facing legal documents for these products
• Managing regulatory expectations, requirements, and applications
• Collaborating with Product and Commercial teams to design and deliver solutions
• Ensuring compliance with financial services regulations, including upcoming UK crypto regimes, MiCA, PSD2, and MiFID
• Expanding our product offering in line with regulatory requirements
• Engaging proactively with local regulators

What You'll Need

• 6+ years of PQE
• To be a qualified lawyer (Solicitor of England & Wales, Irish Solicitor, or equivalent admittance in an EU Member State)
• An impressive academic background and law firm credentials
• Experience advising on cryptoassets, either as part of an in-house role or in a law firm
• Knowledge of financial legislation, including FSMA (RAO) and MiFID
• An understanding of relevant financial regulations and supervisory frameworks
• The ability to make decisions where there's ambiguity or incomplete information
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

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