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, 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 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.
About the role
The Legal team turns complexity into clarity by partnering with embedding ourselves in the business from the first stage of product or project launch, and helping the business deliver them. We provide sharp, practical advice that helps the business move fast while staying protected. From structuring new products to navigating new markets, the Legal team ensures growth is secure, compliant, and built for the long term.
We’re looking for a Legal Counsel to advise on compliance and legal issues regarding financial products and financial crime. You'll use your expertise in consumer credit and financial regulations to lead by taking action and getting things done.
What you'll be doing
- Providing legal advice and support to the business and financial crime teams on issues related to AML/CTF, KYC/CDD, fraud, and sanctions
- Advising on new products and managing regulatory expectations, requirements, and applications
- Navigating complex regulatory frameworks to design innovative financial products and services as they pertain to financial crime
- Assisting other functions to draft, plan, and/or implement compliance policies and procedures
- Proactively engaging and working alongside local regulators across multiple countries
- Advising on evolving legal and regulatory environments and delivering training, if required
- Advising on legal requirements for law enforcement requests and court orders
- Working closely with senior management and regional teams, managing relevant stakeholders
- Responding to consultations on changes to legislation and collaborating with trade associations
- Leading initiatives while also executing operational legal work
- Leading and overseeing FinCrime legal hires in different jurisdictions
- Setting and delivering a compliant FinCrime roadmap
What you'll need
- 4+ years of PQE
- Expertise in advising financial institutions on contentious and non-contentious financial crime matters, preferably in-house or secondment to a financial institution
- A solid understanding of financial and financial crime regulations
- To be highly organised and structured
- Excellent drafting skills
- Great stakeholder management skills
- Fluency in English with impeccable communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience advising clients on financial crime regulations in other jurisdictions
Compensation range
- Vilnius: €7,500 - €8,300 gross monthly*
- Lithuania: €7,500 - €8,300 gross monthly*
- Other locations: Compensation will be discussed during the interview process
*Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and previous experience
Benefits at Revolut
No ping pong tables or bean bag chairs, just benefits you actually want
- Financial benefits that show we value your work
- Flexibility to work from home, the office or abroad
- A free Revolut Metal subscription loaded with perks
- Exciting events year-round so you can get to know your 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.
- Always double-check the emails you receive.
- We won't ask for payment or personal financial information during the hiring process.
