Interim Junior Regulatory Legal Counsel-£100k-£120k- Fintech

Interim Regulatory Legal Counsel | FinTech | London | Hybrid

We're working with a highly innovative, regulated financial services business seeking an Interim Regulatory Legal Counsel to support its legal team during a period of continued product expansion and regulatory change.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to gain broad exposure across payments, product, financial services regulation and cross-border banking initiatives, while working closely with senior stakeholders in a collaborative and commercially focused environment.

The Role

You will:

• Advise on a broad range of financial services regulatory matters
• Support new product launches and product development initiatives
• Provide legal guidance on payments and cross-border banking services
• Partner with product, compliance and business teams on strategic projects
• Help navigate regulatory change and emerging legal issues
• Operate as a trusted legal advisor within a lean and highly visible legal function

About You

Ideally 2–6 PQE, although all relevant profiles will be considered

Strong financial services regulatory experience

Fintech and payments experience is advantageous but not essential

Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of matters

Commercial, pragmatic and adaptable approach

Enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Lawyers from private practice, fintech, financial institutions, challenger banks and broader regulated financial services businesses are encouraged to apply.

The Environment

⭐ Friendly, supportive and highly collaborative culture

⭐ Lean legal team with excellent stakeholder exposure

⭐ Fast-paced business with a start-up feel and strong infrastructure behind it

⭐ Hybrid working (typically 3 days per week in the office)

⭐ London-based role, with flexibility for exceptional candidates

If you're a regulatory lawyer looking for a broad, business-facing interim opportunity within a growing fintech, please contact: gbalasubrama@mlaglobal.com for further details.