Profectus Recruitment is proud to be partnered with a global fintech organization that is recruiting for a Regulatory Counsel .
This is a permanent role with hybrid working from the client's offices in London 3 days a week.
In this role, you will play a crucial part in drafting and reviewing contracts while offering valuable insights on contractual issues and disputes.
You'll act as a guiding compass, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and providing expert advice on adherence to various legal requirements across international jurisdictions.
Collaborating closely with regulators and legal professionals, you will help maintain regulatory compliance while effectively managing legal risks.
Your background will reflect a blend of private practice and in-house experience, ideally within financial services, banking, trading, or payment service sectors.
You'll bring expertise in handling license applications and navigating international regulations to support our client's operations across multiple regions.
With a solid grasp of policy drafting, you'll work proactively to draft, implement, and update policies that reflect evolving legal and regulatory landscapes.
Your strategic thinking, sharp analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities will be essential as you navigate complex legal concepts and communicate them seamlessly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
With a keen eye for detail, you'll manage a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities efficiently.
If you're looking for a challenge and a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic fintech environment, read on!
Your Challenges: Provide legal counsel on key agreements across various jurisdictions for our fintech client.
Offer expert legal advice on marketing matters, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in different regions.
Advise on tax, marketing, and corporate matters related to B2B operations, including cross-border transactions, to support strategic initiatives.
Draft and review policies, assist with licensing, and ensure ongoing compliance for all entities, maintaining high standards and meeting legal obligations.
Keep senior leadership informed of legal and regulatory changes, providing recommendations to proactively address potential risks.
Develop strategies to prevent and resolve disputes, fostering a positive and compliant work environment.
Requirements: Extensive experience in both private practice and in-house roles, preferably within financial services, banking, trading, or payment service provider sectors.
Proven experience with license applications and managing regulatory compliance for international jurisdictions.
Strong understanding of international regulations governing fintech and related sectors.
Experience in policy drafting and implementation.
Experience in investment services, e-commerce, online marketing, and contract review.
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively.
Strategic thinking, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
What's Good to Have: Prior experience in a fintech organization.