Legal Counsel (Employment)

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.

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 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 an Employment Counsel to advise local management and the Human Resources team on a broad range of employment issues. You’ll be working through the full employment lifecycle, from providing global employment advice to supporting international expansion.

Up to shape what’s next in finance? Let’s get in touch.

What you'll be doing

• Advising on employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations
• Drafting, reviewing, and updating employment contracts, internal policies, handbooks, and other employment-related documentation
• Ensuring compliance with local and international labour laws across multiple jurisdictions
• Managing employment-related risk and supporting internal compliance initiatives
• Supporting internal investigations involving employee conduct or grievances
• Advising on employment law matters during expansion into new markets
• Collaborating with HR and other business stakeholders on cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives
• Monitoring and assessing changes in labour laws and regulations, ensuring timely implementation and compliance
• Liaising with external counsel on employment disputes, pre-litigation strategy, and settlements
• Providing training and guidance to HR teams and managers on employment law topics and best practices

What you'll need

• A master’s degree or equivalent in law
• 3+ years of experience in a law firm or international company
• The ability to independently and proactively support a preventive employment approach
• Experience developing and implementing best practices and policies, while responding to and completing projects in an innovative environment
• Solid knowledge of employment laws with experience in practical applications
• Expertise in cross-border employment law
• Fluency in English with impeccable communication skills
• Excellent legal research skills

Nice to have

• Knowledge of rules, laws, and oversight mechanisms governing financial firms

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