Financial Services Legal Counsel Job at Axiom Law (Zurich)

Legal Counsel

Based in our Zug office with a hybrid working arrangement, you will support the ...

Location

Switzerland , Zug

Salary:

Not provided

Copper.co

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Lawyer with 2-4 years of practical experience in a fast-paced professional environment, such as a law firm or in-house at a financial services, market infrastructure, financial technology or crypto/digital assets firm advising on product and regulatory matters
Experience in obtaining and/or maintaining regulatory licenses or registrations
Experience with providing evolving regulatory and governance advice in a dynamic regulatory environment
Broader knowledge of Swiss, EU and/or UAE banking, financial services and/or digital assets laws and regulations
Ability to manage transactions and projects while keeping the EMEA Head of Legal, the Chief Legal Officer and other members of the Executive Team informed in real time
Exceptional drafting skills and attention to detail alongside effective written and oral communication

Job Responsibility

Draft and review legal documents which can include contracts, agreements and other legal documents
Provide legal advice on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters as part of an expanding team focused on the provision of a wide range of innovative products and services to the EMEA market
Support our license application processes and expansion into new markets, engaging with regulators and collaboratively advise the management of our regulated businesses on both evolving and existing governance and regulatory requirements in the EMEA region
Assist the Product and Engineering teams to design and roll out market leading and regulatory compliant services
Advise the business and the Compliance team on all legal matters that involve or affect our operations in EMEA
Work with external counsel and consultants as and when required, including managing legal spend and invoices
Deal with ad hoc queries of a legal nature that arise while operating a business across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions
Keep up to date on digital asset industry regulatory developments relevant to the role and share knowhow as appropriate within the Legal team

What we offer

Paid Time Off -27days annual leave per annum in addition to local bank holidays. Employees also receive one additional day of annual leave for each year of service
Enhanced Pension Contributions - Includes an enhanced employer matching contribution
Half fare travelcard

Fulltime

Senior Legal Counsel

The Senior Legal Counsel will be a key member of the Legal team, reporting direc...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Equals Group PLC

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales (or equivalent common law jurisdiction)
4–7 years PQE gained in private practice or in-house, ideally in fintech, payments, or financial services
Proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
Good understanding of financial services regulation (e-money, payments, or FX advantageous)
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and provide balanced commercial advice
High levels of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail

Job Responsibility

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including B2B customer agreements, supplier arrangements, and partnership contracts
Provide legal support on regulatory issues affecting e-money, payments, and financial services
Support the development and launch of new products, services, and partnerships, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks
Provide corporate and governance advice, including support for group structuring and M&A activity
Advise on dispute resolution, pre-litigation management, and contentious issues
Manage and coordinate external counsel on specialist matters
Contribute to the development of internal legal templates, playbooks, and processes to drive efficiency and consistency
Support board and executive reporting, including legal risk management and policy implementation
Act as a senior point of contact for internal stakeholders, providing timely, practical, and business-aligned advice

What we offer

25 days holiday per year + your birthday off
Opportunities for progression, development and learning new skills - £250 towards the cost of learning & development
Free onsite Nuffield Health gym & pool (London) and discounted gym membership elsewhere
GetActive with Aviva - Health and Wellbeing discounts on services and products
Interbank currency rates on travel money and international transfers
Bupa Private Healthcare
Free Eye Test and £50 up to the cost of glasses
EAP Service - Mental Health Services
Life Assurance Policy - x3 annual salary
Contributory pension scheme

Fulltime

Legal Counsel

The Lead Counsel is an intermediate level position responsible for providing leg...

Location

Egypt , Cairo

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5-8 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills
Excellent command of Arabic and English
Proven ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Comprehensive knowledge of international, multi-jurisdictional laws and practices while staying abreast of regulatory and legal environment, internal policies and industry trends that impact the business
Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to maintain trusted relationships
Membership of local Bar/Lawyers Association
Litigation background required
Fluency in Arabic and English

Job Responsibility

Provides legal advice and support to Country Business Management on legal, control function and regulatory matters
Supports strategic initiatives of the businesses and functions
Coordinates provision of internal and external legal support to Citi's local businesses
Develops a broad understanding of Citi's businesses and major legal and regulatory risks
Collaborates across internal lines of business, control/support functions and/or external counsel
Partners with Citi Country Officers and country management to maintain good relations with local regulators
Monitors key legal and regulatory developments
Participates in country-level governance committees
Manages day-to-day legal activities
Manages litigation in coordination with Country General Counsel Group Manager

Fulltime

Legal Counsel

Leading independent commercial insurance broking and risk advisory group. It has...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

100000.00 - 120000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ PQE with experience in commercial law working in the financial services sector
Strong interpersonal skills with a real ability to relate to colleagues from different cultures and backgrounds
Strong commercial awareness
Highly organised with a resilient 'can do' nature

Job Responsibility

Commercial – drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, IT service agreements, NDAs, engagement letters and insurer / binding authority agreements
IP – liaising with IP lawyers and internal teams to manage the group’s global trademarks
M&A – assisting with legal due diligence and contract negotiation
Finance – supporting with security take ups, on-boarding and intra-group lending
Capital structure: overseeing the group’s corporate and capital structure and managing internal capital (debt and equity) movements
Integration – supporting the Group’s project teams to integrate newly acquired companies’ post-acquisition and managing the ongoing group entity rationalisation project
Litigation – liaising with external counsel and internal teams on contentious matters

Fulltime

Legal Counsel Payment Solutions

Join Fever’s growing legal team at our vibrant hub in Madrid! This role focuses ...

Location

Spain , Madrid

Salary:

Not provided

Fever

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Be a barred/practicing lawyer with at least 5+ years PQE including inhouse — experience in a fintech environment preferred
Demonstrate experience advising on payment systems, merchant services, fintech regulations, or similar areas
Professionally fluent in English
Have a keen eye for understanding strategic pain points, operational and UX prioritization, and an ability to align legal advice with business goals
Show proactivity, adaptability, and a hands-on mindset in fast-paced environments
Be an effective communicator who thrives in global, cross-functional teams

Job Responsibility

Provide actionable business and product advice on regulatory and compliance matters related to payment systems across various jurisdictions, including researching and understanding financial and data protection regulations
Demonstrate project administration skills in the design and implementation of financial regulation-compliant tech products
Support Fever’s global expansion efforts, particularly around cashless payment solutions and digital credit systems
Draft, review, and negotiate key commercial contracts and terms with vendors, event operators, and technology partners
Assist commercial and operations teams with POS structures, merchant reconciliation processes, and local vendor relationships
Coordinate with external legal advisors as needed
Provide general commercial legal advice on contracts, partnerships, and operational issues
Participate in knowledge management, including creating templates and legal guides
Participate in upskilling, support, and growth of other team members

What we offer

Attractive compensation package including base salary and Fever's share plan (if applicable)
Opportunity to have a real impact in a high-growth global category leader
40% discount on all Fever events and experiences
Work in a location in the heart of Madrid, with possible travel across our markets
Home office friendly
Responsibility from day one and professional and personal growth
Great work environment with a young, international team of talented people to work with!
Health insurance and other benefits such as flexible remuneration with a 100% tax exemption through Cobee
English Lessons
Gympass membership

Fulltime

Regulatory Counsel

Regulatory Counsel role in Adyen's fast-paced APAC Regulatory team. The role inv...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Adyen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Legally qualified in Australia and do not require formal supervision
6+ years’ experience in a regulatory and/or legal function focused on payments, financial services and/or fintech industry
Knowledgeable in the Australian/New Zealand payments, financial services and/or fintech industry
Strong sense of initiative, independence and ability to take ownership
Analytical and critical thinker who finds creative solutions for complex regulatory challenges
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Experience in managing relationships with internal stakeholders and/or the relationship with regulators or supervisors

Job Responsibility

Monitor regulatory developments in Australia and New Zealand and advise on its impact to Adyen
Manage various regulatory requests and filings
Operationalise regulatory requirements in Australia and New Zealand for Adyen
Provide advice and support to internal stakeholders on general legal and regulatory risks
Represent the Regulatory team on a variety of workstreams and products to establish regulatory strategies that align with global objectives and ensure controlled and compliant growth
Analyse regulatory policies, guidelines and reports, bills and acts and licensing requirements pertaining to payments and financial services industry in Australia and New Zealand
Support internal and external partner teams in all regulatory and legal matters
Assist in corporate secretarial matters and liaisons with external advisors and auditors to meet compliance requirements

Investment Management Counsel

We are seeking a mid-level Investment Management Counsel to support clients in t...

Location

United States

Salary:

158000.00 USD / Year

Axiom Law

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

JD or equivalent with active bar membership in good standing
5–15 years of post-qualification experience in investment management, financial services, or regulatory law
Strong knowledge of broker-dealer regulations, OCC compliance, and institutional investment frameworks
Demonstrated experience with investment agreements, indemnification clauses, and fiduciary duties
Ability to operate independently and manage client relationships in dynamic, fast-paced environments

Job Responsibility

Draft, review, and negotiate investment management and advisory agreements, including term sheets, side letters, and indemnification provisions
Provide legal support on broker-dealer operations and regulatory compliance matters, including OCC, FINRA, and SEC requirements
Advise on ERISA matters related to investments, pension funds, and fiduciary responsibilities (non-employment)
Counsel clients on trust and pension fund governance, institutional asset structures, and investment allocation strategies
Support regulatory inquiries, audits, and compliance assessments, staying current on securities laws and fiduciary standards
Collaborate with investment, compliance, and legal teams to develop and refine investment product and institutional strategies

What we offer

health benefits
401k
professional development tools and resources
learning and development programs

Fulltime

Asset Finance & Leasing Counsel

We are seeking an Asset Finance & Leasing Counsel to work remotely on our client...

Location

United States

Salary:

150000.00 USD / Year

Axiom Law

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney in asset finance, equipment leasing, or structured lending
Strong knowledge of secured transactions, UCC Article 9, and collateral management principles
Proven ability to negotiate complex financing documentation and advise on deal structuring
Experience advising clients in the industrial or manufacturing sectors preferred
Juris Doctor (JD) required
Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Job Responsibility

Advise on the structuring, negotiation, and documentation of equipment finance and leasing transactions, including cross-border deals
Draft and review lease agreements, master leases, purchase and sale agreements, security documents, and related financing contracts
Provide guidance on asset-backed financing, vendor finance programs, and syndicated leasing structures
Counsel clients on regulatory, risk, and compliance considerations related to asset finance and leasing portfolios
Support internal stakeholders in developing standardized documentation and governance frameworks for financing operations
Collaborate with business and legal teams within industrial manufacturing, energy, transportation, and equipment sectors to ensure commercial and legal alignment

What we offer

Health benefits
401K
Professional development resources
Learning and development programs

Fulltime

Financial Services Legal Counsel

Axiom Law

Location:
Switzerland , Zurich

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

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