Regulatory Counsel

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 Regulatory Legal Counsel to provide hands on legal support across product development, regulatory frameworks, and internal governance. This is a build focused role, requiring a lawyer who is comfortable working in a fast paced environment with evolving structures and requirements.

• Advising the business on South African legal and regulatory requirements across payments, banking, and financial services products
• Providing legal support on the structuring of new and existing products, ensuring alignment with applicable laws and regulatory frameworks
• Drafting and reviewing customer facing legal documentation, including terms and conditions, disclosures, and agreements
• Supporting the interpretation and application of local regulatory frameworks (e.g., banking, financial services, financial crime, consumer protection, and data privacy)
• Contributing to regulatory deliverables and internal submissions, working closely with Compliance and Regulatory Affairs teams
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of legal and governance frameworks, including policies, procedures, and internal standards
• Supporting board and committee governance processes, including preparation of materials, resolutions, and legal input where required
• Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, including third party and intragroup arrangements
• Working closely with cross functional teams (Risk, Product, Operations) to ensure legal requirements are embedded into business processes and product design
• Providing practical, solution oriented legal advice in a fast moving and sometimes ambiguous environment

• An LLB or equivalent law degree
• 5+ years of PQE in a legal role within financial services, banking, fintech, or a reputable law firm
• Expertise in South African legal and regulatory frameworks, including financial services, consumer protection, and data privacy
• Experience in legal drafting, including contracts, policies, and customer documentation
• The ability to interpret legislation and translate it into practical, business friendly advice
• Solid stakeholder management and communication skills
• The ability to work independently and take ownership in a fast paced environment

• Admission as an attorney or advocate in South Africa
• Experience in payments, fintech, or digital banking environments
• Exposure to cross border legal or regulatory frameworks
• Familiarity with crypto asset or emerging financial product regulation
• Experience working in a lean or high growth organisation

We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard working team.

• Financial benefits that show we value your work
• Flexibility to work from home, the office, or abroad
• A Revolut Metal subscription loaded with perks
• Exciting events year round so you can get to know your team