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Revolut

Legal Counsel (Trading)

Revolut, Villa Espana Colonia, Texas, United States

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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 65+ million customers get more from their money every day.

About The Role

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

Launching new investment products and services, from conducting legal assessments to preparing customer‑facing documents and providing ongoing support thereafter

Advising on complex legal and regulatory issues surrounding the structuring of new products and services, including marketing and promotion

Researching a range of complex legal and regulatory questions, and providing legal analyses and recommendations to support business initiatives and decisions

Advising on resolution of customer complaints and disputes

Partnering with Commercial Legal Counsels in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating regulatory parts of agreements and legal documents

Drafting, planning, and/or implementing compliance policies and procedures for investment features

Identifying, assessing, monitoring, managing, and reporting on operational, legal, regulatory, and compliance risks

What You’ll Need

A master's degree or equivalent in law, with excellent academic and law firm credentials

6+ years of wealth and trading experience in investment services or financial markets

Experience as a private‑practice lawyer at a top law firm

Experience advising customers on MiFID II, MiFIR, EMIR, PRIIPS, UCITS implementation, and providing legal support in relation to associated policies and contractual frameworks

A business‑oriented mindset to find actionable solutions to legal and regulatory challenges

Ownership skills and the ability to work independently in ambiguous situations

Experience in broad‑based securities, private banking, or asset management

A good understanding of financial markets and complex financial instruments

Exceptional project management and communication skills to oversee implementation of complex projects

Problem‑solving and decision‑making skills to analyse information and identify the key issue/action to drive resolutions

Fluency in English

Nice to have

In‑house experience

Experience with ELTAFs and AIFMD

Important notice for candidates

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.

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.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Legal

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