Corporate – Regulatory Lawyer

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Corporate & Regulatory Lawyer managing compliance and regulatory licensing for international fintech. Supporting corporate governance and providing legal oversight in high-risk payment sectors.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇱 PolandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate law and compliance within the payments and crypto sectors, with a strong focus on EMI and VASP licensing, regulatory submissions, and risk management. Proficient in drafting legal documents and advising on regulatory frameworks, ensuring adherence to AML/CFT and safeguarding requirements.

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Qualified Lawyer6+ Years PQEEMI/PI/VASP LicensingStrong Knowledge of PSD2Excellent English Drafting Skills

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Hard Skills

Corporate LawRegulatory SubmissionsRisk ManagementDrafting AgreementsCompliance ManagementNegotiation with BanksAML/CFT FrameworksKYC/KYB ScreeningRegulatory ReportingPayment Flow Structuring

Industry Keywords

PaymentsCryptoDigital AssetsMiCAFATFEMI SafeguardingHigh-Risk IndustriesFCA PSR 2017PEP ScreeningSanctions Screening

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain corporate structures and statutory registers.
Draft and manage board resolutions, UWCs, and meeting minutes.
Handle director and UBO change processes.
Manage compliance calendar (annual returns, licence renewals, filings).
Advise on restructurings and ownership changes.
Full responsibility for EMI and VASP licences.
Maintain obligations register and ensure compliance.
Advise on regulatory perimeter for new products/markets.
Prepare regulatory submissions and coordinate with regulators.
Monitor MiCA, FATF Travel Rule, EMI safeguarding requirements.
Negotiate and draft agreements with banks, PSPs, exchanges, custodians.
Assess terms for regulatory compatibility.
Advise on risk management in high‑risk industries.
Support structuring of payment flows (crypto ↔ fiat, stablecoins, cross‑border).
Maintain master agreements and safeguarding documentation.
Review AML/CFT policies for adequacy.
Advise on KYC/KYB, PEP, sanctions screening.
Support Travel Rule implementation.
Assist with FIU and law enforcement requests.
Provide legal support to compliance, operations, product, and finance teams.
Review client T&C, agreements, fee schedules.
Draft commercial contracts with clients and partners.
Advise on EMI capital and safeguarding obligations.
Support CLO in regulatory reporting and submissions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified lawyer with 6+ years PQE in payments/crypto/digital assets.
Hands-on experience with EMI/PI/VASP licensing.
Strong knowledge of PSD2, FCA PSR 2017, MiCA, FATF Rec. 15/16.
Solid corporate law foundation.
Experience negotiating with banks/PSPs in high‑risk industries.
Familiarity with AML/CFT and safeguarding frameworks.
Excellent English drafting skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements