Regulatory Affairs Lawyer (Fintech)

Location: London, United Kingdom; office environment in Central London

Company

hirify.global is building a financial platform with simple tools and human support for independent local businesses across Europe.

What you will do

• Manage UK and EU licensing work, including new authorisations, variations of permission, passporting, and cross-border notifications.
• Support engagement with the FCA and EU national competent authorities on applications, supervisory queries, and notifications.
• Lead public policy work covering payments legislation, the digital euro, digital identity, and other financial-services policy files.
• Draft position papers, consultation responses, and policymaker briefings, and represent hirify.global in trade associations and industry working groups.
• Manage participation in the Scale-up Unit, including agenda-setting, submissions, and follow-through.
• Work with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Product, Commercial, external counsel, regulators, and trade bodies on regulatory questions and legislative developments.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer in England and Wales with four to seven years of experience in financial services regulation.
• Working knowledge of UK and EU financial services regulation and relevant policy developments.
• Experience drafting position papers, consultation responses, and internal advice in plain English.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams with external advisers and internal stakeholders against regulatory deadlines.
• Demonstrable experience in public policy, regulatory engagement, and advocacy is essential.
• Previous licensing or authorisation experience with the FCA, PRA, or an EU national competent authority is preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours agreed with the team.
• Health and life insurance, pension scheme, and 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Extended maternity and paternity leave options.
• Physical and mental health support through GymPass, including gym access, therapy, meditation, fitness, and nutrition apps.
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme, daily office snacks, and a friendly informal office environment.