Senior Lead, Legal & Compliance

R2 Companies

. Own the Dutch and, with external local advisory support, Belgian legal and regulatory workstreams for R2's launch, from entity incorporation through to a fully operational state .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • NetherlandsSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in Dutch and Belgian law, with a focus on fintech and financial services, including strong drafting skills and regulatory compliance. Capable of managing complex legal workstreams and advising on cross-border expansion while collaborating with various teams.

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7 Years PQEAdmitted To Practice In The NetherlandsFluency In EnglishLending And GDPR ExperienceWwft / AML Experience

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Hard Skills

Entity IncorporationDrafting Financing ContractsNegotiating Merchant TermsManaging External CounselRegulatory ComplianceCorporate-Banking OnboardingData ProtectionAutomated Decision-MakingLegal RepresentationCross-Border Expansion

Soft Skills

Strong DraftingHigh-Ownership MindsetAutonomyMulti-Tasking

Certifications & Qualifications

Admitted To Practice In The Netherlands

Industry Keywords

FintechFinancial ServicesWwftAMLGDPRSME-Lending Quality MarkDutch LawBelgian LawComplianceCross-Border Expansion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the Dutch and, with external local advisory support, Belgian legal and regulatory workstreams for R2's launch, from entity incorporation through to a fully operational state
Lead entity setup and governance, including articles of association, notarial incorporation, KVK and UBO-register registration, and director and legal-representation requirements
Localize, draft and negotiate financing contracts, merchant terms, partner agreements and SEPA direct-debit mandates under Dutch and Belgian law
Instruct and manage external Dutch and Belgian counsel, converting their opinions into executed documents and an ongoing compliance operation
Advise on licensing perimeter, funding structure, payments perimeter, collections enforceability, data protection and automated decision-making
Manage corporate-banking onboarding and the SME-lending quality mark (keurmerk / Finankeur)
Partner with product, compliance, finance and operations teams
Serve as the senior legal point of contact for the European business
Support R2's expansion into further EU markets
Optionally own the operational Wwft / AML function, including CDD design, third-party reliance arrangements, prevention manuals, risk matrices and interaction with supervisors

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least ~7 years PQE, including significant in-house or top-tier law-firm experience in fintech or financial services
Admitted to practice in the Netherlands (advocaat)
Full professional fluency in English is essential
Dutch is required for local practice, regulators and counterparties
Willingness and ability to advise on Belgian law supported by external counsel
Lending and GDPR experience
Deep command of the relevant regulatory landscape and a genuine interest in fintech, financial inclusion and cross-border expansion
Strong, precise drafting
Comfort operating with autonomy and a high-ownership mindset
Ability to run multiple open matters and external counsel across two jurisdictions simultaneously
Dual qualification or strong Belgian experience is a bonus
Working-level Spanish and/or Portuguese, and French, are bonuses
Wwft / AML and payments experience is a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible team members have the opportunity to participate in R2’s Phantom Share Program, a performance-based incentive
The chance to join a high-impact, mission-driven fintech
Ownership and impact in a fast-paced, growth-oriented startup
Cross-functional collaboration with exceptional teams
Exposure to complex regulatory challenges and innovation in embedded finance
Remote collaboration with teams across Latin America and group headquarters