Senior Product & Regulatory Counsel, Fintech Job at Mews

Senior Product & Regulatory Counsel

Mews is looking for a senior product counsel to serve as a trusted legal partner...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Mews

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Significant in-house legal experience in technology, SaaS, fintech or another fast-moving, multi-geography environment
Strong evidence of working closely with product teams rather than reviewing work at the end of the process
Fintech and regulatory exposure, ideally in payments, embedded finance, e-money or another licensed setting
Working knowledge of AML/BSA, KYC, KYB and broader fintech regulatory issues such as money transmission and lending
Strong commercial judgement and a track record of balancing legal risk with business outcomes
A practical, hands-on builder mentality with examples of what you’ve improved, created or operationalised yourself
Comfort operating in ambiguity and helping teams move quickly with good judgement
Strong stakeholder skills and credibility with senior leaders, while still being happy to work at operating-detail level

Job Responsibility

Partner directly with Product and Engineering teams on new products, features, launches and changes
Act as a true product counsel and product champion, helping teams spot and triage issues throughout the design and release lifecycle
Advise on product, fintech, payments and commercial legal questions across Mews’ SaaS and financial services environment
Help teams navigate legal, regulatory and commercial trade-offs early and pragmatically
Draft, review and negotiate a broad mix of commercial, product, partner and regulated-services agreements
Support licensed and regulated products across areas such as payments, embedded finance, money transmission, lending, partner bank models and cross-border expansion
Apply working knowledge of financial crime topics such as AML/BSA, KYC and KYB to product and licensing decisions
Help the business navigate regulatory audits, supervisory expectations and the realities of operating regulated products at scale
Build practical guidance, playbooks, templates and ways of working that help teams move faster without creating unnecessary risk

What we offer

Unlimited paid holiday
Participation in our company share program
Paid parental leave (6 months fully paid for primary caregivers, 2 months for secondary, available after one year of service)
An annual Learning budget of €300 (and more for high performers)
Monthly 'EDGE' time to Explore, Develop, Grow, and Elevate yourself
A work from anywhere policy with flexibility to work abroad for a few weeks each year
Relocation options, available after one year
Flexible, hybrid working options
A home office setup budget
Monthly work-from-home allowance

Fulltime

Senior Counsel, Product Legal

As (Senior) Counsel, Product Legal, APAC, you will be a trusted business partner...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Airwallex

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Law degree from a renowned university
5–12 years of post-qualification experience, at least some of which at a top-tier law firm
Strong regulatory advisory and/or commercial disputes experience with reputable law firms, financial institutions, or fintechs
Proven experience as a solution-oriented lawyer who enjoys working strategically with non-lawyers to support commercial end-results
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to deal with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Proactive, results-driven, and able to take ownership of your work

Job Responsibility

Act as a trusted advisor to Product teams and other stakeholders, supporting the launch and development of new and existing products across the Airwallex suite
Provide pragmatic, risk-weighted legal and regulatory advice throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and market expansion
Coordinate with counsels across jurisdictions such as Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, the U.S., the U.K., and the European Union to discern and devise optimal paths to market for key products from a regulatory and legal perspective
Translate legal and regulatory advice into actionable solutions that can be integrated into the product development process
Identify synergies and efficiencies in product development across jurisdictions as products scale and expand into new markets
Become an expert in key products in Airwallex’s product suite, understand the commercial drivers, and provide legal and regulatory advice that is strategic and solution-oriented
Collaborate closely with the Regulatory Compliance team and Product Marketing team, as well as Data Privacy, Risk, and Financial Crime Compliance teams, to ensure robust compliance and effective go-to-market strategies
Manage external legal counsel and consultants, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective support aligned with business drivers and risk appetite
Monitor regulatory trends and developments in APAC, identifying changes that may impact business operations and strategic objectives

Fulltime

Senior Regulatory Counsel

Senior Regulatory Counsel (ANZ) will be a key regulatory legal adviser to our Au...

Location

Australia , Sydney; Melbourne

Salary:

Not provided

Airwallex

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ideally 8-10 years’ post-qualification experience in financial services regulation
Experience gained in a top-tier or reputable law firm, regulator and/or in-house at a regulated financial institution or fintech
Strong, demonstrable knowledge of the Australian financial services regulatory framework relevant to payments and related financial services
Experience advising on licensing, permissions and regulatory perimeter questions
Experience engaging with two or more of APRA, ASIC, RBA, AUSTRAC and Treasury
Proven ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, pragmatic and actionable advice for non-lawyers
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Job Responsibility

Be an integral part of a high-performing, innovative Regulatory Legal team that handles all regulatory issues relating to our ANZ businesses
Advise local, regional and global teams on Australian and New Zealand regulatory requirements for new and existing products, features and use-cases
Lead or support regulatory engagements with APRA, RBA, ASIC and AUSTRAC
Provide clear, commercially-grounded regulatory analysis and input in key governance forums
Monitor ANZ regulatory trends and developments and translate these into practical guidance
Advise on and help shape the design of compliance frameworks for our ANZ entities
Liaise with and manage external counsel on complex or novel regulatory and prudential issues

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

Senior Director, Associate General Counsel - US Commercial & Product (Discover Network)

The Capital One Legal Department is seeking an experienced and collaborative cor...

Location

United States , Riverwoods, Illinois; Chicago, Illinois; Richmond, Virginia; McLean, Virginia; New York, New York

Salary:

245100.00 - 335700.00 USD / Year

Capital One

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
Active member in good standing of at least one state bar
At least 10 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm environment, at a government agency, as a military judge advocate, or as in-house counsel

Job Responsibility

Providing expert counsel and strategic guidance across a critical spectrum of areas impacting commercial relationships, including commercial contracting and risk identification and mitigation
Leading a team of legal professionals responsible for negotiating and drafting a variety of commercial agreements and providing legal advice on a broad range of matters impacting issuer, acquirer, and merchant relationships
Negotiating, drafting, and guiding implementation of commercial agreements, working in close collaboration with legal and business colleagues and other subject matter experts
Acting as lead subject matter expert on the Global Payment Network’s credit products, including regulatory overlays applicable to credit, industry regulatory developments and credit-specific operational considerations
Leading credit, fintech and payment innovation related new product initiatives and innovation across the Discover Network
Supporting the development and maintenance of competitive rule sets for the Discover Network
Identifying and supporting process improvements to promote agility in legal and related business operations, including contract template improvements
Partnering collaboratively with other internal counsel and business teams across the enterprise
Partnering with Risk and Compliance teams to ensure comprehensive support

What we offer

Performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits

Fulltime

Associate Legal Product Counsel

As our Associate Legal Product Counsel, you’ll be the person who plays a key rol...

Location

Luxembourg , Luxembourg

Salary:

Not provided

Satispay

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with a strong background in reputable law firms and at least 5 years of experience advising on technology, customer-facing products, and commercial/consumer law in the Tech, Fintech, or Insurance industry
Familiarity with the Tech/Fintech ecosystem (payment schemes, wallet architectures)
Ability to take smart risks and provide strategic advice that aligns regulatory requirements with business objectives
Willingness to immerse yourself in technical aspects to find out-of-the-box legal solutions for customer-facing features
Excellent skills to influence senior management and stakeholders, with the confidence to make sound decisions in situations of ambiguity
Fluent in English and Italian

Job Responsibility

Strategic Advisory & Product Counseling – Acting as a strategic partner throughout the product lifecycle—from ideation to market launch—ensuring alignment with business goals. This includes drafting terms of service, promotional rules, and customer-facing documentation
Regulatory & Legal Analysis – Analyzing complex legal issues to ensure new features align with regulatory and consumer law requirements, while assisting in managing relationships with regulatory authorities
Commercial & Consumer Law – Providing expert advice on financial laws, consumer protection, and commercial legal issues related to the B2C and B2B expansion of the Satispay ecosystem
Cross-team Collaboration – Partnering with Product, Tech, Strategy, and Marketing teams to develop innovative legal solutions that balance growth with smart risk management

What we offer

Private insurance for you and your family
psychological support with Serenis
mental health workshops
Stock Option Plan
Meal vouchers
Relocation support if you’re moving countries
Professional development programs
Internal mobility
Language courses with Preply
Unlimited PTO

Fulltime

Senior Counsel, Global Acceptance & Merchant Solutions

We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded product and technology lawyer...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Mastercard

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualification as a lawyer with a strong academic background
Significant post-qualification experience, ideally with a combination of in-house and/or leading law firm experience
Demonstrated experience advising on complex commercial and technology-driven arrangements, ideally within the payments, financial services, fintech or other regulated technology sectors
Proven ability to understand sophisticated products, services and platform-based business models
Experience supporting product development and commercialization, including working with cross-functional teams to manage regulatory, data protection, intellectual property and information security considerations
Strong drafting, negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
A proactive, self-motivated and collaborative mindset, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience working in a regulated environment
Knowledge of European regulatory frameworks—such as the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), the NIS2 Directive and the Payment Services Directive—is highly valued
Prior experience as an in-house lawyer within a multinational organization is desirable

Job Responsibility

Commercial Contracting: Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising on a wide range of commercial agreements with customers, partners, acquirers, processors, technology vendors and other third parties, with a strong emphasis on gateway and Merchant Cloud–related arrangements
Product and Platform Support: Providing comprehensive legal support across the product lifecycle—from ideation and design through development, launch and ongoing commercialization—particularly for payments gateway and Merchant Cloud solutions
Regulatory and Risk Advisory: Identifying and advising on legal, regulatory, information security and incident management issues relevant to global payment acceptance and cloud-based merchant services
Stakeholder Partnership: Building strong, collaborative relationships with business, technology and operations leaders, and serving as a pragmatic, solutions-oriented legal advisor embedded within the GA&MS organization
External Counsel Management: Instructing and managing external counsel as appropriate, in line with Mastercard policies and budgets
Strategic and Ad Hoc Support: Supporting strategic initiatives, complex transactions and cross-functional projects, and providing general legal support to the business as required

Fulltime

Senior Counsel, Payments EU

Uber is looking to hire an exceptional attorney with expertise in European payme...

Location

Netherlands , Amsterdam

Salary:

Not provided

Uber

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

An enthusiastic, team player with a passion for how technology can influence peoples’ lives responsibly and within the law
A minimum of 8 years experience with preference for a mix of in-house and law firm background
Strong financial regulatory background, including knowledge of the laws and regulations that regulate payments and other types of regulated financial services in the EU and experience dealing with government agencies and regulators in this field
Qualified attorney and Member of Bar Association or otherwise eligible to practice as In-House Counsel
Possess excellent business judgment, communication and interpersonal skills
Enthusiastic about Uber

Job Responsibility

Work with colleagues from Uber’s legal, commercial, product, and operations teams responsible for Uber’s payments and financial services ecosystem, helping to set strategy and provide legal leadership across the EU region
Be a key advisor to business leadership regionally on legal risks and opportunities, payments and fintech/regtech innovations, development of financial services regulations, consumer protection themes, AML, KYC, sanctions, and other areas where the law meets the business
Proactively monitor and advise the business on current and new financial services regulations and card scheme rules that could impact Uber’s business model and growth
Be involved in the design, planning and launch of new and exciting product developments and business initiatives across the region and internationally, including fintech services and partnerships
Negotiate commercial agreements with payment processors, banks, fintech partners and payments-related support vendors
Manage outside counsel regionally, including budget planning and monitoring with the aim to ensure that the company receives cost effective legal advice

Fulltime

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