Own your domain as the key legal contact and subject-matter expert, managing one or more counsels while providing strategic guidance across complex business areas.
Lead licensing and structuring efforts — securing the right authorisations (e-money, credit, payment institution, AIS/PIS, etc.) or third-party arrangements in each launch market, and embedding regulatory and scheme requirements into product design for financial services offerings.
Drive regulatory engagement — liaising with financial regulators, managing approval processes, drafting responses, and leading on compliance with evolving rules (e.g., PSD3, EU Digital Euro, UK Consumer Duty).
Oversee commercial negotiations with card issuers, lenders, and banking partners, and provide governance support through board papers, policy frameworks, and targeted legal training for business teams.
Anticipate business needs by creating scalable processes, self-service tools (playbooks, FAQs, contract templates), and automation solutions to streamline legal and compliance workflows.
Support strategic growth by advising on new market entries, reviewing product and feature launches, coordinating external and internal legal support, and managing risk when issues arise.
