Regulatory Counsel, Emea

AIRWALLEX

Vilnius, Lithuania
Not specified (assumed hybrid or flexible based on company culture)
Eu/eea regulatory framework
Payments services regulation
Licensing and passporting advice
Airwallex is seeking a Regulatory Counsel for its EMEA operations, focusing on navigating complex regulatory issues in the fintech industry, particularly within the EU/EEA framework. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in regulatory matters, particularly related to payments and financial services, and will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Job Summary

  • You will be based in Lithuania, with responsibility for regulatory legal support across EMEA, with a particular focus on the EU/EEA regulatory framework and our activities supervised from Lithuania.
  • This role will focus on advising on complex regulatory issues relating to payments services in Europe, including licensing, passporting, conduct and prudential requirements, and supporting cross‑border product launches.
  • We value curiosity, ownership, and the ambition to drive outcomes in a complex, ever-evolving regulatory landscape.

Matching Summary

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Airwallex is seeking a Regulatory Counsel for its EMEA operations, focusing on navigating complex regulatory issues in the fintech industry, particularly within the EU/EEA framework. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in regulatory matters, particularly related to payments and financial services, and will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • EU/EEA regulatory framework
  • Payments services regulation
  • Licensing and passporting advice
  • Cross-border product launches
  • Regulatory compliance obligations

Nice-to-have

  • Founder-like energy
  • Ambitious work
  • Accelerated learning
  • Ownership mentality
  • AI for efficiency

Key Requirements

  • 6-8 years post-qualification experience
  • Qualified lawyer
  • Fintech regulatory experience
  • EU/EEA financial services knowledge
  • Fluent in English

Work Rights

Not specified

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