Head of Legal

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

As we continue our lightning-fast growth,‌ 2 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 10,000+ 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.

About the role

The Legal team sits at the heart of Revolut and it’s a very important part of the business. This lovely bunch supports all other Revolut teams, helping us achieve our goals each and every day.

They’re special, they’re strong-willed, and they work on a lot of different areas (which isn't that common for an in-house role, we know, but they're just that good). From structuring credit programmes to launching into new territories, the Legal team does it all.

We’re looking for a Head of Legal to lead our expansion efforts in Colombia. We need a lawyer that can help us deliver WOW to our customers, reduce friction, and make sure our products are delivered seamlessly. You’ll be part of the team that’ll help us design, execute, and scale our operations there.

You’ll work on high-priority, challenging, and sensitive legal issues to continue Revolut's hyper-growth.

Up for the challenge? Let’s get in touch 🚀

What you’ll be doing

• Drafting, reviewing, and advising internal stakeholders on third-party agreements, operations agreements, marketing agreements, etc.
• Negotiating with external counterparts on a variety of commercial agreements
• Identifying and consulting on legal risks in connection with the development of new products
• Helping to interpret and monitor changes to regulatory guidelines while proactively handling regulatory developments and advising internal stakeholders
• Liaising with specialist external counsel in relation to new products, expansion into new market verticals, and areas relating to compliance, privacy, or security
• Developing and implementing processes for efficient and streamlined operations surrounding contract negotiation and processes
• Developing and maintaining form agreements, contract management systems, and other databases
• Serving as lead counsel on strategic deals, resolving issues that arise in existing commercial relationships, and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries
• Driving ongoing compliance review processes, including necessary filings, policies, and procedures
• Providing time-sensitive support on a wide array of legal inquiries related to Colombia‘s expansion operations

What you'll need

• A master’s degree or equivalent in law
• 10+ years of experience in a senior legal position
• Great academic and law firm credentials
• Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• To keep your composure under pressure
• A collaborative mindset
• Confidence making decisions where there’s ambiguity or incomplete information
• To excel at leadership while also getting hands-on
• The ability to handle significant and complex legal matters with short turnaround times
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills
• To thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• To be passionate about the work you're doing

Nice to have

• Experience with complex transaction management

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.

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