Senior Regulatory Counsel at Paysafe supporting corporate merger of regulated entities in the UK. Driving regulatory strategy, advising leadership, and preparing submissions in e-money authorisations.
Responsibilities
Define and drive the regulatory approach for the merger, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance obligations
Advise senior leadership on complex regulatory issues, including changes in control and licensing implications
Prepare and oversee applications for extension of permissions under e-money authorisations
Draft and deliver high-quality materials to competent authorities (FCA, Central Bank of Ireland)
Act as the primary point of contact for regulators ensuring clear, timely, and strategic communication
Work cross-functionally with legal, compliance, product, and operations teams to deliver on project milestones
Manage external counsel effectively to ensure quality and cost efficiency
Requirements
Qualified lawyer able to demonstrate relevant experience
Experience with licensing applications for the FCA is essential
Financial services regulation experience gained in a financial institution, regulator, or financial services department of a law firm with experience interacting with the regulatory authorities regarding licensing matters
Payments/E-Money industry experience preferred
Team player with high self-motivation, positive ‘can-do’ attitude and collaborative approach
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal issues to multi-disciplinary teams
Must be highly organised and with a Project Management mindset
Benefits
Flexible working hours
Option to buy or sell holiday and carry over up to 5 days
Social events on rooftop terrace with views onto St Paul’s Cathedral
Fully equipped facilities including showers, hairdryers, straighteners, and fresh towels
Free breakfast, fresh fruit, and snacks provided
Dedicated wellbeing room
Enhanced paid family policies
Discounts on memberships via vitality including gyms, leisure centres, yoga/Pilates
Support purchasing Apple and LG products via Stormfront technology
Six employee-led equality communities to foster diversity
Four paid charity days
Summer hours with 3pm finish every Friday
Private health insurance (including pre-existing conditions) & dental insurance, income protection, life assurance and more
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