Head of Legal - Acquiring
Revolut
Head of Legal - Acquiring
Office: Lisbon · Madrid · Porto Remote: Portugal · UAEAbout 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 65+ 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 10,000+ 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 and embedding ourselves in the business from the first stage of product or project launch, and helping the business deliver them. We provide sharp, practical advice that helps the business move fast while staying protected. From structuring new products to navigating new markets, the Legal team ensures growth is secure, compliant, and built for the long term.
We’re looking for Senior Regulatory Legal Counsels to sit within key product departments. You'll oversee regulatory and commercial aspects within Revolut Business, promoting innovation through solid advice and organisational leadership.
Up to shape what's next in finance? Let's get in touch.
What you'll be doing
- Advising on compliance and legal issues surrounding structuring of new and existing financial features for Revolut Business
- Being an integral part of Revolut Business product and commercial teams, helping to design and deliver solutions that are compliant with relevant legislation and regulations
- Managing the legal risk of your features, and advising leadership on the same
- Helping to structure and expand Revolut’s Business products, while managing regulatory expectations and requirements
- Handling significant and complex legal matters with short turnaround times
- Playing a pivotal role in the ongoing growth and sustainability of your department
What you'll need
- 7+ years of PQE as an in-house or private practice lawyer
- Knowledge of financial regulation and how it relates to digital banks
- Experience managing licensing, AML/CFT, payment regulations, and compliance frameworks
- Commercial and product advisory skills
- Experience in a leadership and legal function-building role
- Exceptional project management and communication skills to oversee implementation of complex projects
- Fluency in English
Nice to have
- International fintech experience
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.
Important notice for candidates:
Job scams are on the rise. Please keep these guidelines in mind when applying for any open roles.
• Only apply through official Revolut channels. We don’t use any third-party services or platforms for our recruitment.
• Always double-check the emails you receive. Make sure all communications are being done through official Revolut emails, with an @revolut.com domain.
We won't ask for payment or personal financial information during the hiring process. If anyone does ask you for this, it’s a scam. Report it immediately.
By submitting this application, I confirm that all the information given by me in this application for employment and any additional documents attached hereto are true to the best of my knowledge and that I have not wilfully suppressed any material fact. I confirm I have disclosed if applicable any previous employment with Revolut. I accept that if any of the information given by me in this application is in any way false or incorrect, my application may be rejected, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or my employment with Revolut may be terminated summarily or I may be dismissed. By submitting this application, I agree that my personal data will be processed in accordance with Revolut's Candidate Privacy Notice
