Senior Legal Counsel (Payments, PSPs & EMIs)

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years PQE as a qualified lawyer; prior law firm or in-house experience in payments or fintech is strongly preferred.
• Significant experience in payment services regulation, including PSP and/or EMI licensing across European or other major jurisdictions.
• Deep knowledge of PSD2/PSD3, EMD2, and/or equivalent payment regulatory frameworks; familiarity with MENA, APAC, or other non-EU payment regimes is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience leading full licence applications across multiple jurisdictions independently.
• Experience coordinating with external legal and compliance consultants and payment scheme representatives.
• Strong drafting, regulatory interpretation, and analytical skills.
• Commercially oriented, with a solid understanding of payment business models, settlement flows, and scheme obligations.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects independently, including multi-workstream oversight.
• Ability to delegate effectively and support junior team members.
• Business-level English proficiency (B2/CEFR or above).
• Intermediate to advanced AI literacy, with structured integration into daily workflows.

Additional Information

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team. The Senior Legal Counsel (Payments, PSPs & EMIs) leads licensing and regulatory initiatives across payment services and e-money frameworks, taking full project ownership of licence applications, regulatory submissions, and ongoing compliance obligations within these specialised domains. The role requires deep technical knowledge of payment regulation across multiple jurisdictions combined with the ability to work independently on complex, multi-workstream projects with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate is a commercially minded payments lawyer who exercises sound judgment on escalation, engages confidently with internal stakeholders and external advisors, and actively contributes to the development of junior colleagues. What you will get in return: - Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated. - Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid - Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry. - Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team. - Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we've got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks! - Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits! - Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community. Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.

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