Regulatory Counsel, Americas

For our client, we are seeking a Regulatory Counsel, Americas to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space.

This role will provide practical legal and regulatory guidance across the Americas, with a strong focus on payments, money transmission, and financial services compliance. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to support market expansion, licensing efforts, and the launch of product features in a complex and evolving regulatory environment. The position also involves monitoring regulatory developments, assessing risk, and helping the business navigate multi-jurisdictional requirements with clarity and confidence.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $120,000 – $145,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Support regulatory legal matters across the Americas
• Research and summarize developments in payments regulation and their impacts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on regulatory inquiries
• Assist with market entry, licensing, and product feature regulations
• Analyze payment structures for compliance with licensing regulations
• Deliver clear legal guidance and risk assessments to stakeholders
• Manage external legal counsel and regulatory filings

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in regulatory, financial services, or fintech environments
• Knowledge of payments, money transmission, or digital financial services
• Understanding of US financial regulatory frameworks and licensing requirements
• Strong research and communication skills for legal topics to non-lawyers
• Proactive and organized with strong stakeholder management skills
• Experience supporting money transmitter licensing or regulatory compliance

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility from the US
• Opportunities to work on cross-border regulatory projects across the Americas
• Mentorship and support from senior team members
• Exposure to diverse financial services regulatory environments

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.