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Moneycorp

Senior Legal Counsel – Regulatory

Moneycorp

. Act as legal support for the UK business and wider international Moneycorp Group, predominantly focusing on regulatory matters .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in regulatory legal matters, including compliance with FSMA, E-money, PSD2, and MiFID II, while providing legal support for financial services and payment operations. Possesses strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex legal issues across multiple jurisdictions.

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Regulatory Legal ExperienceKnowledge of FCA and PRA RulesUK Qualified Lawyer5+ Years of Experience in LawAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills
Regulatory ComplianceContract NegotiationLegal AdvisoryMulticurrency OperationsPayment Services LawCross-Border TransactionsDigital Banking RegulationAML/CFT ComplianceConsumer Protection LawFinancial Services Regulation
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsMultitasking Ability
Certifications & Qualifications
Qualified Solicitor
Industry Keywords
FSMAE-moneyPSD2MiFID IIDigital Asset RegulationFCAPRAFinancial Ombudsman ServiceCASSSafeguarding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Act as legal support for the UK business and wider international Moneycorp Group, predominantly focusing on regulatory matters
  • Lead on product, regulatory and commercial legal matters
  • Advise on building, launching, marketing and operating products, including multicurrency operations, payment and cross-border transactions, digital banking models and digital wallets
  • Advise on payment services, electronic money, cross-border payments, foreign exchange services, safeguarding, CASS and consumer protection requirements
  • Assist with responses to audits, complaints and enforcement actions from the FCA, CBI and GFSC
  • Support applications for regulatory authorisations, permissions, registrations and licence variations
  • Assist with Financial Ombudsman Service and equivalent complaints
  • Advise on compliance with payments, financial services, AML/CFT and other regulations across multiple jurisdictions
  • Review, negotiate and advise on contracts for Group functions
  • Monitor, report and horizon-scan regulatory changes affecting the business, including E-money, PSD, MiFID II and digital asset directives
  • Assist the wider Group legal team with commercial, corporate, litigation and employment matters
  • Instruct external legal counsel where appropriate
  • Assist with organisation of Group insurance cover

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Legal knowledge and application of FSMA, E-money, PSD2, MiFID II and digital asset regulation
  • Knowledge of FCA and PRA rules and guidance relating to financial services
  • UK qualified lawyer
  • 5+ years of experience gained in a large law firm and/or in-house with a major firm
  • Previous regulatory legal experience
  • Qualified solicitor with at least 4–5 years of post-qualification experience
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask accurately
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary
  • Private medical health insurance
  • Flexible working policy allowing up to 2 days from home
  • Employee Engagement initiatives
  • Value champion networks
  • Inclusive workplace culture