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Legal Counsel (FinCrime)

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Revolut

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need 2–6 years of PQE, expertise in UK AML/CTF, sanctions, and MLRs, strong judgment, stakeholder management skills, and fluency in English.
  • You will advise on AML/CTF, KYC/CDD compliance, draft legal documents, manage product structuring, engage with regulators, and handle complex legal matters efficiently.

Requirements

  • 2–6 years of PQE
  • Excellent academic and law firm credentials
  • Experience advising on AML/CTF, KYC/CDD, and sanctions in the UK (required) and other jurisdictions where we operate (desirable)
  • Sound judgement, composure under pressure, and a collaborative mindset
  • Confidence making decisions where there's ambiguity or incomplete information
  • Experience with UK MLRs, POCA, and the sanctions regime
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Fluency in English

Responsibilities

  • Advising the business on compliance and legal issues surrounding structuring of financial products in the areas of AML/CTF, KYC/CDD, fraud, and sanctions
  • Drafting customer-facing legal documents for these features
  • Helping structure and expand Revolut’s product offering and managing regulatory expectations, requirements, and applications
  • Engaging and working alongside European and local regulators
  • Excelling at leadership while also undertaking executional work to handle significant and complex legal matters with short turnaround times

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Legal Counsel (FinCrime) at Revolut?

The primary role involves advising the business on compliance and legal issues regarding financial products in the areas of AML/CTF, KYC/CDD, fraud, and sanctions.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have 2–6 years of PQE, excellent academic and law firm credentials, and experience advising on AML/CTF, KYC/CDD, and sanctions in the UK.

Is experience in other jurisdictions desirable for this role?

Yes, experience in advising on AML/CTF, KYC/CDD, and sanctions in other jurisdictions where Revolut operates is considered desirable.

What kind of traits should the ideal candidate possess?

The ideal candidate should have sound judgment, composure under pressure, a collaborative mindset, and confidence in making decisions in ambiguous situations.

What kind of regulatory work will the Legal Counsel (FinCrime) be involved in?

The role involves engaging with and working alongside European and local regulators on compliance and regulatory requirements.

Are there opportunities for leadership within this role?

Yes, the role expects excelling at leadership while also handling significant and complex legal matters with short turnaround times.

What language proficiency is required for this position?

Fluency in English is required.

Does Revolut emphasize diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices?

Yes, Revolut encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and promotes a multicultural, hard-working team.

How does Revolut handle recruitment to avoid job scams?

Revolut advises candidates to only apply through official channels, double-check emails for the official @revolut.com domain, and not to provide payment or personal financial information during the hiring process.

What are the key responsibilities of the Legal Counsel (FinCrime) related to product offerings?

Key responsibilities include helping structure and expand Revolut’s product offering while managing regulatory expectations, requirements, and applications.

Will I be involved in drafting legal documents for customer-facing features?

Yes, drafting customer-facing legal documents for financial features is part of the role.

One app, all things money

Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2015
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are building the world’s first truly global financial superapp. In 2015, Revolut launched in the UK offering money transfer and exchange. Today, our 15 million customers around the world use dozens of Revolut’s innovative products to make more than 100 million transactions a month. Across our personal and business accounts, we help customers improve their financial health, give them more control, and connect people seamlessly across the world.

Culture & Values

  • Get It Done

    Revoluters always push through!
 We stopped listening to excuses a long time ago - we care about results. We believe that grit, determination, skill, smartness, and courage can break through almost any wall.

  • Deliver WOW

    We love building great products, we love delighting our customers, we love turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution that truly solves customer needs.

  • Dream Team

    We select, coach, and retain the top talent only and give them all the support to achieve greatness

  • Never Settle

    Revolut is for those who always strive for excellence, for those who want to become the best in the world at what they do, for those who would never settle for less. Revolut is for 10x people.

  • Think Deeper

    Logic, reason, and common sense prevail over everything else in decision making at Revolut. We are open-minded, we listen, and we are always in search of the truth.

Benefits

  • Financial benefits that show we value your work

  • Medical insurance for you and your close ones

  • Flexibility to work from home, the office or abroad

  • A complimentary Revolut Metal subscription loaded with perks

  • Exciting events year-round so you can get to know your team