Head of Legal

Join to apply for the Head of Legal role at Revolut Join to apply for the Head of Legal role at Revolut Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About RevolutPeople 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. About RevolutPeople 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. 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 RoleThe Legal team sits at the heart of Revolut and it's a very important part of the business. This lovely bunch supports all other Revolut teams, helping us achieve our goals each and every day.They're special, they're strong-willed, and they work on a lot of different areas (which isn't that common for an in-house role, we know, but they're just that good). From structuring credit programmes to launching into new territories, the Legal team does it all.We're looking for a Head of Legal to work on some of the most exciting and challenging legal issues that impact our fast-growing, disruptive global fintech. You'll be advising on responding to high-priority, complex topics.Up for the challenge? Let's get in touch.What You'll Be DoingDrafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising internal stakeholders Negotiating with external counterparts on a variety of commercial agreements, including third-party, operations, services, and marketing agreements Identifying and consulting on legal risks concerning the development of new products Helping to interpret and monitor changes to regulatory guidelines while proactively handling regulatory developments and advising internal stakeholders Liaising with specialist external counsel in relation to new products, expansion into new market verticals, and areas on compliance, privacy, or security Developing and implementing processes for efficient and streamlined operations surrounding contract negotiation and processes Developing and maintaining form agreements, contract management systems, and other databases Serving as lead counsel on strategic deals, resolving issues that arise in existing commercial relationships, and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries Driving all ongoing compliance review processes, including necessary filings, policies, and procedures Providing time-sensitive support on a wide array of legal inquiries concerning all aspects of your country’s operations What You'll NeedExperience with local regulatory landscape and how it relates to digital banks Expertise in financial regulations related to payments and banking services 10+ years of experience as a lawyer advising within financial services firms or leading law firms Excellent communication skills to liaise with stakeholders speaking English and Tagalog Exceptional stakeholder management skills Demonstrate calm and professionalism in fast-paced or high-pressure environments A collaborative mindset Confidence making decisions where there’s ambiguity or incomplete information Proven ability to provide strategic leadership and direction while remaining hands-on in execution and operational details. Proven ability to navigate complex legal issues and deliver results under demanding time constraints Experience with complex transaction management To thrive in demanding, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environments, consistently driving results and adapting quickly to shifting priorities. Nice to haveExperience in startup environments Expertise in launching and scaling banking operations Experience with legal matters relevant to technology companies; corporate structuring and intragroup arrangements 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 NoticeSeniority level Seniority level Executive Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Revolut by 2x Get notified about new Head of Legal jobs in Metro Manila . Taguig, National Capital Region, Philippines 3 days ago Taguig, National Capital Region, Philippines 1 month ago Taguig, National Capital Region, Philippines 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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