Job Description

Remote: UAE

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 55+ 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(TM). 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 is a core part of the business. Members of the team provide front-line guidance and support to all areas of the company, contributing to decisions that impact Revolut's growth every day.


We're looking for a Senior Regulatory Legal Counsel to sit within our growing Legal team in the UAE.


The breadth of work you'll encounter (and level of commercial involvement) is pretty unique for an in-house role, from structuring cryptoassets products to launching into new territories. You'll have a large degree of responsibility for Revolut's ongoing development and growth.


Up for the challenge? Let's get in touch.


What you'll be doing

Advising the business on compliance and legal issues related to structuring financial products in payments and banking Drafting customer-facing legal documents for financial products Helping structure and expand Revolut's financial products Managing regulatory expectations, requirements, and applications Engaging proactively with UAE and GCC regulators Leading legal initiatives while managing execution of complex matters Handling high-stakes legal issues under tight deadlines

What you'll need

6+ years of PQE experience Excellent academic and law firm credentials Experience in advising on financial regulation in the UAE Sound judgement and composure under pressure A collaborative and pragmatic mindset Confidence making decisions in ambiguous or uncertain contexts Experience with RPSCS and the VARA digital assets regulatory framework Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills Fluency in English
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:

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Only apply through official Revolut channels. We don't use any third-party services or platforms for our recruitment.*

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Benefits at Revolut

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No ping pong tables or bean bag chairs, just benefits you actually want

Get what you need to succeed

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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

Discover our values
We believe that any success at Revolut comes from two things: our people and our culture. Our culture is our DNA, it defines who we are, how we operate, and how we handle disagreements with each other. We operate, hire, develop, and promote brilliant people based on the values below.


Culture
Get It Done


Revoluters always push through!
We stopped listening to excuses a long time ago - we care about results. We believe that grit, determination, skill, smartness, and courage can break through almost any wall.
Deliver WOW


We love building great products, we love delighting our customers, we love turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution that truly solves customer needs.
Dream Team


We select, coach, and retain the top talent only and give them all the support to achieve greatness
Never Settle


Revolut is for those who always strive for excellence, for those who want to become the best in the world at what they do, for those who would never settle for less. Revolut is for 10x people.
Think Deeper


Logic, reason, and common sense prevail over everything else in decision making at Revolut. We are open-minded, we listen, and we are always in search of the truth.