Fintech Payments Lawyer Job at Axiom Law (London)

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

In-House Lawyer/Legal Counsel

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

Location

Bulgaria , Sofia

Salary:

Not provided

myPOS

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified legal practitioner (jursiconsult/lawyer/counsel) (or equivalent) in Bulgaria and/or England & Wales, with current good standing
3 to 5+ years relevant experience in-house (fintech, payments, banking) and/or private practice with strong exposure to financial services
Strong drafting and negotiation skills for complex commercial contracts, including vendor and technology agreements
Experience advising on regulated product terms and customer documentation for payment/e-money services
Ability to spot and manage risk in liability, indemnity, confidentiality, audit/access, subcontracting, and exit provisions, and to translate legal advice into business decisions
Working knowledge of PSD2-type payment services frameworks, safeguarding concepts, and regulator expectations in a payments environment. AML and other regulatory experience is also appreciated
Baseline familiarity with outsourcing/ICT risk requirements and operational resilience concepts (DORA-aligned contracting exposure is a strong plus)
Strong ownership mindset, able to prioritize and deliver under pressure
Clear communicator who can advise non-lawyers in a practical and understandable way
Fluent English (written and spoken). Additional EU language(s) are beneficial.

Job Responsibility

Draft and maintain customer-facing terms and notices for e-money and payment services, including account, acquiring, card and online acceptance features, as well as change-management and communications clauses (including product changes, fees, and termination)
Provide legal support on regulatory issues affecting e-money, payments and financial services. Partner with Compliance and Risk on PSD2/3-related questions, safeguarding, customer due diligence language, and interactions with regulators and scheme rules, ensuring legal advice is practical and operationally workable for the business
Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including B2B customer, partner, vendor and reseller agreements with a focus on strong liability protection and appropriate risk allocation, confidentiality, and clear service descriptions and SLAs
Support procurement and vendor management on ICT services contracting, ensuring DORA-aligned provisions are included (subcontracting controls, incident reporting, audit and access rights, business continuity, exit/transition, and resilience testing cooperation)
Advise on GDPR/UK GDPR and privacy notices, data controller/processor roles, vendor DPAs, and lawful bases and disclosures, working closely with the DPO and security teams
Support handling of complaints, chargeback and negative-balance related escalations, pre-action correspondence, settlement negotiations, and coordination with external counsel where required
Provide corporate and governance advice, including support for group structuring and M&A activity, as well as helping to manage numerous subsidiaries across several jurisdiction and assisting with policies and other governance related matters
Contribute to the development of internal legal templates, playbooks and processes to drive efficiency and consistency.

What we offer

Annual salary reviews, promotions and performance bonuses
myPOS Academy for upskilling and training
Unlimited access to courses on LinkedIn Learning
Annual individual training and development budget
Refer a friend bonus
Teambuilding, social activities and networks on a multi-national level
25 days annual paid leave (+1 day per year up to 30)
Full “Luxury” package health insurance including dental care and optical glasses
Meal vouchers of 102.26 EUR per month
Fully covered Multisport card and transport pass for Sofia

Fulltime

Associate Director, Regulatory Legal, APAC

As Associate Director, Regulatory Legal responsible for the rapidly expanding So...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Airwallex

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with 10+ years of post‑qualification experience
Strong regulatory experience gained in the fintech industry, reputable law firms and/or financial institutions
Deep experience advising on payments, remittances, card issuing and/or FX regulatory frameworks in one or more Southeast Asian jurisdictions and/or India
Sound knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment in SEA & India, including experience engaging with one or more key regulators (e.g. MAS, BNM, RBI, SBV, BI, BSP or other relevant authorities)
Demonstrated experience handling regulatory submissions, filings, licence applications and variations, and regulatory strategy
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior business leaders and regulators
Proactive, results‑driven and ownership‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Strong communication and influencing skills, including the ability to explain complex regulatory topics clearly to non‑lawyers and frame commercially relevant options
Excellent drafting skills (in English), with high attention to detail

Job Responsibility

Provide actionable regulatory advice to commercial, product, operations and compliance stakeholders on a broad range of regulatory matters across Southeast Asia and India to drive product and commercial growth
Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks while progressing business objectives, offering pragmatic, solutions‑oriented guidance
Support licence acquisition, maintenance and expansion efforts in key SEA markets and India, including regulatory mapping, licence strategy and engagement on applications and variations
Advise on manuals, policies, procedures and control frameworks to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the regions in which Airwallex operates, while identifying opportunities to create efficiencies and enable scale
Support and, where appropriate, lead regulatory engagements and maintain effective working relationships with regulators across SEA & India (for example, MAS, BNM, RBI and other relevant authorities), including in connection with inspections, thematic reviews, queries and change initiatives
Monitor and interpret regulatory developments in SEA & India, proactively assessing impact and advising internal stakeholders on implications for products, licences and business strategy
Partner closely with Product Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and FCC to ensure alignment on regulatory positions, submissions and remediation plans
In partnership with the APAC Regulatory Legal Lead, mentor and provide guidance to more junior team members and help uplift processes, tooling and ways of working across the Regulatory Legal function
Select, instruct and manage external counsel to ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective advice aligned with Airwallex’s risk appetite and commercial objectives
Leverage AI, LegalTech and RegTech tooling to enhance the scale, efficiency and effectiveness of the Regulatory Legal team

Fulltime

Regulatory Counsel

Airwallex’s Regulatory Legal team is a high-impact, collaborative group that pla...

Location

South Korea , Seoul

Salary:

Not provided

Airwallex

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with around 6-8 years of relevant experience
Strong regulatory experience gained in the fintech industry, reputable law firms and/or financial institutions
Deep experience and demonstrated success advising on regulatory matters and handling regulatory submissions, filings, and regulatory strategy
Deep knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment, particularly as relates to payments, remittance, FX, and/or issuing, in South Korea
Experience supporting expansion into new markets and launching new regulatory licences in the fintech, payments, or financial services sectors will be advantageous
Strong stakeholder management skills
Proactive, results-driven, and ownership-oriented
Fluent in both English and Korean, strong ability to draft documents in both languages
Ability to influence, explain complex legal topics to non-lawyers, and frame business-relevant solutions
Collaborative team player, embraces managing ambiguity, and thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments

Job Responsibility

Be responsible for handling all regulatory legal issues relating to our business in Korea, and providing strategic advice to cross-functional stakeholders relating to our existing licenses and potential future license application(s) in Korea
Monitor, report, and influence trends and developments of regulatory issues in Korea
Partner closely with Product Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and Financial Crime Compliance teams to ensure robust compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Support local and global Product, Strategy, and Management teams and regional Commercial teams on new market entry and expansion of regulatory licence(s)
Liaise with senior Airwallex stakeholders globally, providing timely, pragmatic regulatory legal advice and risk assessments on various business initiatives
Manage external legal counsel and consultants
Leverage AI and other tooling to enhance the scale, efficiency and effectiveness of the Regulatory Legal team
Provide legal advice on Airwallex’s regulatory compliance obligations with respect to ongoing regulatory compliance and submission of regulatory reports and filings in Korea
Support government relations outreach to legislators and regulatory agencies

Fulltime

Regulatory Counsel

You will be based in any of these locations (Vietnam/Indonesia/Phillipines/India...

Location

India; Indonesia; Vietnam; Philippines , Bangalore; Jakarta; Ho Chi Minh City; Manila

Salary:

Not provided

Airwallex

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with at least 6-8 years of relevant experience
Strong regulatory experience gained in the fintech industry, reputable law firms and/or financial institutions
Deep experience and demonstrated success advising on regulatory matters and handling regulatory submissions, filings, and regulatory strategy
Sound working knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment, particularly as relates to payments or card issuing, in one or more Southeast Asian jurisdictions and/or India
Experience supporting expansion into new markets and launching new regulatory licences in the fintech, payments, or financial services sectors will be advantageous
Strong stakeholder management skills
Proactive, results-driven, and ownership-oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Collaborative team player
Experience using, deploying or developing RegTech, LegalTech or AI tools to enhance the legal function is ideal but not mandatory

Job Responsibility

Advising on all regulatory legal issues relating to select Southeast Asian jurisdictions and India
Monitor, report, and influence trends and developments of regulatory issues
Partner closely with Product Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and Financial Crime Compliance teams
Support local and global Product, Strategy, and Management teams and regional Commercial teams on new market entry and expansion of regulatory licences
Liaise with senior Airwallex stakeholders globally
Manage external legal counsel and consultants
Leverage AI and other tooling to enhance the scale, efficiency and effectiveness of the Regulatory Legal team
Provide legal advice on Airwallex’s obligations with respect to regulatory reportings and submissions
Support government relations outreach to legislators and regulatory agencies

Fulltime

Senior Regulatory Counsel

Senior Regulatory Counsel, APAC role at Airwallex. You will be based in Singapor...

Location

Singapore; Malaysia , Singapore; Kuala Lumpur

Salary:

Not provided

Airwallex

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with at least 8-10 years of relevant experience
Strong regulatory experience gained in the fintech industry, reputable law firms and/or financial institutions
Deep experience and demonstrated success advising on regulatory matters and handling regulatory submissions, filings, and regulatory strategy
Sound working knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment, particularly as relates to payments or card issuing, in one or more Southeast Asian jurisdictions, such as Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, or the Philippines
Experience supporting expansion into new markets and launching new regulatory licences in the fintech, payments, or financial services sectors will be advantageous
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and build trust with business, legal, compliance and external counsel stakeholders
Proactive, results-driven, and ownership-oriented, with a clear track record of managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Collaborative team player, embraces managing ambiguity, and thriving in fast-paced, evolving environments

Job Responsibility

Advising on all regulatory legal issues relating to select Southeast Asia jurisdictions, acting as the point of contact for cross-functional matters, regulatory analysis, and strategic advice
Monitor, report, and influence trends and developments of regulatory issues in select Southeast Asia jurisdictions, actively identifying and anticipating changes that may impact business operations or strategic objectives
Partner closely with Product Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and Financial Crime Compliance teams to ensure robust compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Support local and global Product, Strategy, and Management teams and regional Commercial teams on new market entry and expansion of regulatory licences in existing markets, providing regulatory mapping and licensing advice
Liaise with senior Airwallex stakeholders globally, providing timely, pragmatic regulatory legal advice and risk assessments on various business initiatives
Manage external legal counsel and consultants, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective support is aligned with Airwallex’s business drivers and risk appetite
Leverage AI and other tooling to enhance the scale, efficiency and effectiveness of the Regulatory Legal team
Provide legal advice, on Airwallex’s obligations with respect to regulatory submissions and filings in Southeast Asian jurisdictions, to Regulatory Compliance colleagues for their timely and accurate filings
Support government relations outreach to legislators and regulatory agencies, helping to shape policy and regulatory approaches relevant to the business

What we offer

Competitive salary plus valuable equity within Airwallex
Collaborative open office space with a fully stocked kitchen
Regular team building events
Freedom to be creative

Fulltime

Financial Services Regulatory Lawyer

We are working with a leading international law firm seeking an England & Wales ...

Location

United Arab Emirates , Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Salary:

45000.00 - 60000.00 AED / Month

Jameson Legal

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

England & Wales qualified
4–6 PQE (Post-Qualified Experience)
Strong financial services regulatory experience
Experience from a leading international firm
Confidence to manage matters autonomously
Ability to engage directly with clients
Ability to contribute to business development initiatives

Job Responsibility

Work closely with a senior Partner on a broad range of non-contentious regulatory matters across the UAE and Saudi Arabia
Advise a high-calibre client base including banks, asset managers, fintechs, payment service providers and virtual asset businesses
Support clients throughout the full regulatory lifecycle, from licensing and market entry to ongoing compliance, product development and cross-border expansion
Handle cutting-edge regulatory and fintech work

What we offer

Tax Free salary
Competitive remuneration package
High-quality work
Early responsibility
Significant client exposure
Collaborative and forward-thinking environment

Fulltime

Financial Services Lawyer

An international law firm based in Central London is seeking a financial service...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

90000.00 - 115000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

UK qualification (or equivalent rights to practise in England & Wales)
A strong academic background
A minimum of 3 years’ PQE in financial regulation or banking and finance law
Experience gained at a recognised law firm or within an in-house legal team in financial services
Strong knowledge of FSMA, FCA/PRA regulations, and relevant EU directives (e.g. PSD2)
Commercial awareness and sound legal judgement
Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage client relationships effectively

Job Responsibility

Advising clients on UK and EU regulatory frameworks
Working across a mix of advisory, transactional, and strategic matters
Supporting a wide-ranging client base including banks, asset managers, insurers, and fintech firms
Covering financial services regulation, licensing issues, payments law, ESG regulation, and regulatory aspects of M&A and financing transactions
Contributing to high-profile projects and gain exposure to international workstreams
Supporting business development initiatives and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and client training sessions

What we offer

Private healthcare
Pension scheme
Generous holiday allowance
Exposure to high-profile, cross-border financial services matters

Fulltime

Fintech Payments Lawyer

Axiom Law

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

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