Posted 16 July, 2026
Legal Counsel
Revolut
Wellington, WGN, NZ
Full Time
Reference: e12988a15ae36eab
Job Description
About Revolut People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 75+ million customers get more from their money every day. About the Role The Legal team turns complexity into clarity by partnering with teams across Revolut to provide sharp, practical advice that helps the business move fast while staying protected. From structuring credit programmes to navigating new markets, the Legal team ensures growth is secure, compliant, and built for the long term. We’re looking for a Legal Counsel to support our rapid growth. You'll oversee regulatory licence applications, structure complex commercial partnerships, and manage legal risks for product rollouts. Up to shape what’s next in finance? Let’s get in touch. What You’ll Be Doing Providing legal support and managing regulatory licence variations or new applications Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and marketing agreements Assisting with board and corporate governance matters Managing legal and regulatory issues for local and new expansion markets Consulting on compliance frameworks and structural requirements for the product pipeline Advising on data protection and privacy legal issues Monitoring changes to regulatory requirements and proactively handling regulatory developments Drafting and amending customer-facing documentation, including terms and conditions, product disclosure statements, and policies Advising on payment services and evolving regulatory frameworks What You’ll Need 5+ years of experience as a qualified lawyer and a current New Zealand practising certificate Experience working in private practice or in-house at a financial services organisation A solid understanding of relevant legislation, including the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act and the Financial Markets Conduct Act Expertise in retail banking and consumer law Excellent analytical skills combined with sound legal and business judgement A high degree of independence, initiative, and decisiveness Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment Diversity & Inclusion We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard‑working team. Our D&I framework is designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. #J-18808-Ljbffr