Uk Legal Counsel (Fintech)

TL;DR

Uk Legal Counsel (Fintech): Leading regulatory authorization and supporting product compliance for a crypto-native digital bank expanding its UK footprint with an accent on FCA authorizations and permissions. Focus on advising on product structuring, monitoring regulatory developments, and ensuring regulatory considerations are embedded across new and existing services.

Location: UK-based with ability to travel to London for regulator and FCA meetings (travel covered)

Salary: Up to $250k

Company

hirify.global is partnering with a crypto-native digital bank expanding its UK-regulated footprint.

What you will do

• Lead preparation and submission of UK regulatory applications including FCA authorizations and permissions.
• Advise on the regulatory structuring of new products and services across banking and digital assets.
• Monitor and interpret UK regulatory developments in banking, fintech, payments, and cryptoassets.
• Provide guidance on Consumer Duty obligations and financial promotions requirements.
• Review client-facing communications and marketing materials for regulatory compliance.
• Draft and review commercial contracts and engagement terms.

Requirements

• UK-qualified lawyer with 2-4 years PQE (or European-qualified with demonstrable UK regulatory experience).
• Experience in financial services regulation across banking, payments, fintech, or digital assets.
• Strong working knowledge of the UK regulatory framework and FCA processes.
• Proven experience supporting or managing regulatory applications.
• Commercially pragmatic legal mindset with strong attention to detail.
• UK-based with ability to travel to London for regulator and FCA meetings (travel covered).

Nice to have

• In-house fintech or digital banking experience.
• Exposure to cryptoasset regulation or MiCA.
• Experience in cross-border regulatory environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote UK-based role.
• Travel to London for regulatory meetings covered by the company.
• Direct exposure to regulatory strategy and UK market expansion from the ground up.
• Collaborative, global team environment.
• Clear path to permanent employment as the UK entity is established.