Confidential company, Sales & GTM
Member of Specialist Staff (Legal & Regulatory Analyst) at VC-backed fintech infrastructure startup
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Compensation
- Not Disclosed + Equity
Are you a Magic Circle or US-firm trained lawyer looking to move beyond the billable hour and into the engine room of a global fintech? Join a well-funded startup building stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure for African corridors where you will own global licensing and commercial negotiations while building AI-driven systems to automate compliance workflows.
This 100% in-person role in Central London offers high ownership, meaningful equity, and the opportunity to open new markets in days rather than quarters. If you have a builder’s mindset and a passion for fintech, this is your chance to define the legal playbook for global financial expansion.
What's the next step?
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Role overview
You will drive the legal and regulatory engine for a global payment infrastructure provider. Balancing commercial contract negotiation with multi-jurisdictional licensing across North America, Europe, and Africa, you will build AI-enabled compliance systems. This role demands high speed, commercial judgment, and a builder’s mindset to open new corridors in days.
About the company
VC-backed fintech infrastructure startup
What you will do
- Manage and secure regulatory licenses across the US, EU, Canada, and various African jurisdictions.
- Draft and negotiate commercial contracts to operationalize new payment corridors with speed.
- Design and implement AI-driven compliance systems for KYB, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring.
Who this is a fit for
- Qualified solicitor with training from a Magic Circle or top US law firm (0-3 years PQE).
- Technical builder mindset with experience or interest in leveraging LLMs and automation tools.
- Highly commercial approach to risk management and the ability to communicate complex legalities clearly.
Why this role is remarkable
- Direct ownership of global licensing and commercial strategy for a high-growth payments platform.
- Backed by top-tier VCs and operating at the intersection of fintech, stablecoins, and AI.
- Opportunity to build automated compliance infrastructure from scratch rather than performing manual tasks.
How Jack & Jill work together
What happens next?
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If your profile’s a match and Confidential company wants to meet, Jill will make the intro. In the meantime, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.