
About ClearBank
The UK's first new clearing bank in 250 years
Key Highlights
- Founded in 2015, first new clearing bank in 250 years
- $649.5 million raised to support expansion
- Cloud-native API platform for real-time payments
- Partners include Tide, Coinbase, and Dozens
ClearBank, founded in 2015, is the UK's first new clearing bank in 250 years, headquartered in London. With a focus on disrupting the banking market, ClearBank offers a cloud-native API platform that enables real-time payments for financial institutions, including partners like Tide and Coinbase. Th...
🎁 Benefits
Employees enjoy 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, private healthcare through Healix, and discounted dental cover. ClearBank offers a flexibl...
🌟 Culture
ClearBank promotes a remote-first culture, allowing employees to work from home or in offices in London and Bristol. The company values innovation and...
Overview
ClearBank is seeking a Senior Regulatory Counsel to provide regulatory advisory in banking, payments, and crypto. You'll engage in product development and commercial negotiations, requiring experience in fintech or banking law.
Job Description
Who you are
You are an experienced lawyer with a strong background in regulatory matters related to banking, payments, and cryptocurrency. With at least 5 years of experience, you have worked either in-house at a fintech or bank or in private practice advising such clients. You possess a commercial mindset and a pragmatic approach to complex legal challenges, demonstrating a 'can-do' attitude in your everyday tasks. You thrive in environments that encourage innovation and autonomy, and you are eager to contribute to a fast-growing business that is challenging the status quo in the banking sector.
Desirable
Experience with competition law, litigation, and data protection will be advantageous, as you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of legal issues beyond regulatory compliance. You are comfortable collaborating with internal and external counsel and have a track record of successfully navigating legal complexities in a dynamic environment.
What you'll do
In your role as Senior Regulatory Counsel, you will provide expert regulatory advice to support ClearBank's operations and product development. You will engage directly with product teams to ensure compliance with relevant regulations while fostering innovation in banking services. Your responsibilities will include advising on regulatory frameworks, participating in commercial negotiations, and contributing to the development of new banking products. You will also have the opportunity to work on broader legal issues such as competition law and data protection, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure that ClearBank remains compliant and competitive in the market.
What we offer
At ClearBank, you will be part of a culture that values transparency and autonomy, allowing you to make impactful decisions that drive the bank's success. You will work in a hybrid environment, balancing office presence with remote work flexibility. We offer competitive compensation and the chance to be part of a pioneering team that is reshaping the banking landscape. Join us and help us unlock the potential of banking infrastructure for our clients and partners.
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