Job Description

About Pave Bank

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Pave Bank is the world's first programmable business bank. Built by the founders behind Monzo and BigPay, we are redefining global business banking by integrating programmable financial infrastructure with world-class client experiences.

About the Role

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We're looking for a

General Counsel

to lead Pave Bank's legal function and play a critical role in shaping the company's strategy as we scale globally. This is a

high-impact, hands-on position

where you'll not only manage legal and regulatory matters but also influence key business decisions across product, finance, and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities:

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Lead Pave Bank's

Legal department

, owning all corporate, commercial, and regulatory legal matters. Provide

strategic counsel

to the CEO and executive leadership on governance, regulatory compliance, contracts, and business initiatives. Oversee and strengthen

regulatory compliance programs

, including licensing, AML/KYC, payments regulations, and cross-border frameworks. Anticipate legal and regulatory risks and design

proactive mitigation strategies

that support business growth. Manage and coordinate

external counsel and legal resources

, ensuring timely, high-quality, and cost-effective advice. Support corporate initiatives including

M&A, fundraising, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships

. Develop and maintain

internal policies, governance frameworks, and training programs

to ensure compliance and awareness across the organization. Provide guidance on

emerging fintech and digital asset regulations

, keeping Pave Bank ahead of the market. Mentor and grow a

high-performing legal and compliance team

as the company scales.

What We're Looking For

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Qualified lawyer with

6+ years' experience at leading law firms or financial institutions

. Proven experience in

digital banking, payments, or digital assets

is highly desirable. Strong

commercial judgment

, capable of translating complex legal issues into actionable business advice. Demonstrated ability to

own legal strategy, manage complex agreements, and influence senior leadership

. Excellent

communication, negotiation, and leadership skills

. Comfortable working in a

fast-paced, high-growth, and highly regulated environment

. Experience in

cross-border regulatory environments

and global financial operations is a plus.

What We Offer:

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Be part of a

fast-growing fintech backed by top investors

, with the rare opportunity to shape the legal and regulatory framework from the ground up. Work alongside founders from

Monzo and BigPay

, bringing world-class fintech expertise. Play a

key strategic role

in scaling Pave Bank globally while influencing product, operations, and commercial decisions. * Lead and

grow a high-impact Legal team

, shaping policies, governance, and compliance culture.