Regulatory Counsel (Crypto)
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£51,600
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2412 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £51,600, and Revolut is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2412 Solicitors and lawyers Most likely code | £36,100 | £41,300 | £46,500 | £51,600 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
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 80+ million customers get more from their money every day.
As we continue our lightning-fast growth, 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 13,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.
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 new products to navigating new regulatory regimes, the Legal team ensures growth is secure, compliant, and built for the long term.
We’re looking for a Regulatory Counsel to advise on compliance and legal issues around cryptoassets and other financial features.
Up to shape what's next in finance? Let's get in touch.
What You'll Be Doing
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 80+ million customers get more from their money every day.
As we continue our lightning-fast growth, 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 13,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.
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 new products to navigating new regulatory regimes, the Legal team ensures growth is secure, compliant, and built for the long term.
We’re looking for a Regulatory Counsel to advise on compliance and legal issues around cryptoassets and other financial features.
Up to shape what's next in finance? Let's get in touch.
What You'll Be Doing
- Advising the business on compliance and legal issues related to structuring new and existing cryptoassets and financial features
- Drafting customer-facing legal documents for these products
- Managing regulatory expectations, requirements, and applications
- Collaborating with Product and Commercial teams to design and deliver solutions
- Ensuring compliance with financial services regulations, including upcoming UK crypto regimes, MiCA, PSD2, and MiFID
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- 6+ years of PQE
- To be a qualified lawyer (Solicitor of England & Wales, Irish Solicitor, or equivalent admittance in an EU Member State)
- An impressive academic background and law firm credentials
- Experience advising on cryptoassets, either as part of an in-house role or in a law firm
- Knowledge of financial legislation, including FSMA (RAO) and MiFID
- An understanding of relevant financial regulations and supervisory frameworks
- The ability to make decisions where there's ambiguity or incomplete information
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities
Important notice for candidates:
Job scams are on the rise. Please keep these guidelines in mind when applying for any open roles.
- Only apply through official Revolut channels. We don’t use any third-party services or platforms for our recruitment.
- Always double-check the emails you receive. Make sure all communications are being done through official Revolut emails, with an @revolut.com domain.
If anyone does ask you for this, it’s a scam. Report it immediately.
By submitting this application, I confirm that all the information given by me in this application for employment and any additional documents attached hereto are true to the best of my knowledge and that I have not wilfully suppressed any material fact. I confirm I have disclosed if applicable any previous employment with Revolut. I accept that if any of the information given by me in this application is in any way false or incorrect, my application may be rejected, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or my employment with Revolut may be terminated summarily or I may be dismissed. By submitting this application, I agree that my personal data will be processed in accordance with Revolut's Candidate Privacy Notice
By submitting this application, I confirm that all the information given by me in this application for employment and any additional documents attached hereto are true to the best of my knowledge and that I have not wilfully suppressed any material fact. I confirm I have disclosed if applicable any previous employment with Revolut. I accept that if any of the information given by me in this application is in any way false or incorrect, my application may be rejected, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or my employment with Revolut may be terminated summarily or I may be dismissed. By submitting this application, I agree that my personal data will be processed in accordance with Revolut's Candidate Privacy Notice
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Where this offer sits in the market
Solicitors and lawyers (SOC 2412) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~129k in sampleSOC 2412
- Middle half £41,392–77,584
- Median £57,304
- Going rate £51,600
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £36,100–46,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Revolut holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2412 going rate of £51,600. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.