Legal Counsel

Remote: New Zealand

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 75+ 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 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 a Legal Counsel to support our rapid growth. You'll oversee regulatory licence applications, structure complex commercial partnerships, and manage legal risks for product rollouts.

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

What you'll be doing

Providing legal support and managing regulatory licence variations or new applications
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and marketing agreements
Assisting with board and corporate governance matters
Managing legal and regulatory issues for local and new expansion markets
Consulting on compliance frameworks and structural requirements for the product pipeline
Advising on data protection and privacy legal issues
Monitoring changes to regulatory requirements and proactively handling regulatory developments
Drafting and amending customer-facing documentation, including terms and conditions, product disclosure statements, and policies
Advising on payment services and evolving regulatory frameworks

What you'll need

5+ years of experience as a qualified lawyer and a current New Zealand practising certificate
Experience working in private practice or in-house at a financial services organisation
A solid understanding of relevant legislation, including the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act and the Financial Markets Conduct Act
Expertise in retail banking and consumer law
Excellent analytical skills combined with sound legal and business judgement
A high degree of independence, initiative, and decisiveness
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment

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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