Regulatory Counsel (Financial Crime)

Lithuania - Remote

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 Senior Legal Counsel to advise on compliance and legal issues regarding financial features and financial crime. You'll use your expertise in consumer credit and financial regulations to lead by taking action and getting things done.

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What you'll be doing

Advising the business on AML/CTF, KYC/CDD, fraud, and sanctions compliance and legal issues on financial products
Drafting customer-facing legal documents for these features
Helping structure and expand our product offering and managing regulatory expectations, requirements, and applications
Engaging and partnering with European and local regulators
Excelling at leadership while also undertaking executional work to handle significant and complex legal matters with short turnaround times

What you'll need

8+ years of PQE
Excellent academic and law firm credentials
Experience advising on AML/CTF, KYC/CDD, and sanctions in Lithuania
Sound judgement, composure under pressure, and a collaborative mindset
Confidence making decisions where there's ambiguity or incomplete information
Experience with AMLD and the sanctions regime
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
Fluency in English and Lithuanian

Nice to have

Experience advising on financial crime regulations in other jurisdictions

Compensation range

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

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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