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Revolut is a fintech company on a mission to give people more from their money through products spanning spending, saving, investing, exchanging, and travel. With 75+ million customers and 13,000+ employees globally, the company is experiencing rapid growth.
The Legal team at Revolut partners across the organization to provide practical legal advice that enables fast business growth while maintaining compliance and protection. This Regulatory Counsel role is a hands-on position focused on South African legal and regulatory matters.
Key responsibilities include:
- Advising the business on South African legal and regulatory requirements across payments, banking, and financial services products
- Providing legal support on structuring new and existing products in alignment with applicable laws and regulatory frameworks
- Drafting and reviewing customer-facing legal documentation, including terms and conditions, disclosures, and agreements
- Supporting interpretation and application of local regulatory frameworks (banking, financial services, financial crime, consumer protection, data privacy)
- Contributing to regulatory deliverables and internal submissions in collaboration with Compliance and Regulatory Affairs teams
- Developing and maintaining legal and governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and internal standards
- Supporting board and committee governance processes, including preparation of materials and resolutions
- Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, including third-party and intragroup arrangements
- Working cross-functionally with Risk, Product, and Operations teams to embed legal requirements into business processes and product design
- Providing practical, solution-oriented legal advice in a fast-moving environment
This is a build-focused role requiring comfort with fast-paced environments, evolving structures, and ambiguous situations. The successful candidate will work independently, take ownership, and translate complex legislation into practical business advice.
REQUIREMENTS:
- LLB or equivalent law degree
- 5+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in a legal role within financial services, banking, fintech, or reputable law firm
- Expertise in South African legal and regulatory frameworks, including financial services, consumer protection, and data privacy
- Experience in legal drafting (contracts, policies, customer documentation)
- Ability to interpret legislation and translate into practical, business-friendly advice
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and take ownership in a fast-paced environment
NICE TO HAVE:
- Admission as an attorney or advocate in South Africa
- Experience in payments, fintech, or digital banking
- Exposure to cross-border legal or regulatory frameworks
- Familiarity with crypto-asset or emerging financial product regulation
- Experience in lean or high-growth organizations
