Description

Regulatory Counsel

Remote / South Africa Job Type: Full-Time Function: Legal Industry: Fintech About Revolut People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 70+ million customers get more from their money every day. As we continue our lightning-fast growth, two things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 13,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution. The Legal team turns complexity into clarity by partnering with teams across Revolut to provide sharp, practical advice that helps the business move fast while staying protected. From structuring credit programmes to navigating new markets, the Legal team ensures growth is secure, compliant, and built for the long term. We're looking for a Regulatory Legal Counsel to provide hands-on legal support across product development, regulatory frameworks, and internal governance. This is a build-focused role, requiring a lawyer who's comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving structures and requirements. Up to shape what's next in finance? Let's get in touch. What you'll be doing Advising the business on South African legal and regulatory requirements across payments, banking, and financial services products Providing legal support on the structuring of new and existing products, ensuring alignment with applicable laws and regulatory frameworks Drafting and reviewing customer-facing legal documentation, including terms and conditions, disclosures, and agreements Supporting the interpretation and application of local regulatory frameworks (e.g., banking, financial services, financial crime, consumer protection, and data privacy) Contributing to regulatory deliverables and internal submissions, working closely with Compliance and Regulatory Affairs teams Assisting in the development and maintenance of legal and governance frameworks, including policies, procedures, and internal standards Supporting board and committee governance processes, including preparation of materials, resolutions, and legal input where required Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, including third-party and intragroup arrangements Working closely with cross-functional teams (Risk, Product, Operations) to ensure legal requirements are embedded into business processes and product design Providing practical, solution-oriented legal advice in a fast-moving and sometimes ambiguous environment What you'll need An LLB or equivalent law degree 5+ years of PQE in a legal role within financial services, banking, fintech, or a reputable law firm Expertise in South African legal and regulatory frameworks, including financial services, consumer protection, and data privacy Experience in legal drafting, including contracts, policies, and customer documentation The ability to interpret legislation and translate it into practical, business-friendly advice Solid stakeholder management and communication skills The ability to work independently and take ownership in a fast-paced environment Nice to have Admission as an attorney or advocate in South Africa Experience in payments, fintech, or digital banking environments Exposure to cross-border legal or regulatory frameworks Familiarity with crypto-asset or emerging financial product regulation Experience working in a lean or high-growth organisation Building a global financial super app isn't enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that's why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We're doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team. Important notice for candidates: Job scams are on the rise. Please keep these guidelines in mind when applying for any open roles. • Only apply through official Revolut channels. We don't use any third-party services or platforms for our recruitment. • Always double-check the emails you receive. Make sure all communications are being done through official Revolut emails, with an @revolut.com domain. We won't ask for payment or personal financial information during the hiring process. If anyone does ask you for this, it's a scam. Report it immediately. By submitting this application, I confirm that all the information given by me in this application for employment and any additional documents attached hereto are true to the best of my knowledge and that I have not wilfully suppressed any material fact. I confirm I have disclosed if applicable any previous employment with Revolut. I accept that if any of the information given by me in this application is in any way false or incorrect, my application may be rejected, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or my employment with Revolut may be terminated summarily or I may be dismissed. By submitting this application, I agree that my personal data will be processed in accordance with Revolut's Candidate Privacy Notice