Senior Legal Counsel

3 days ago

Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark kompasbank Full time

Senior Legal Counsel – Help Us Scale Across Europe

Do you want to be part of disrupting the financial sector? At kompasbank, we're building a new pan-European bank for SMEs, and we're looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to help realize our ambitious plans within Transaction Banking.

Are you a legal expert in European payments regulation, ready to support kompasbank's growth agenda into the EEA? This is a rare opportunity to be part of something new – building from the ground up, shaping legal frameworks and influencing key decisions at an early stage. You'll play a pivotal role in a dynamic, fast-moving expansion journey, where your expertise will directly impact the bank's future success. If you thrive on challenges, innovation, and making a real difference this is your chance to be at the forefront of something exciting.

What you will be doing

  • Advising senior management and the transaction banking area on EU payments-related regulations, including PSD2/PSD3, SEPA, AMLD6, GDPR, EMD2/EMD3, and relevant outsourcing guidelines.
  • Drafting, structuring, and maintaining a full suite of English-language transaction banking agreements, including T&Cs, account agreements, payment services terms, and onboarding documentation for EEA clients.
  • Leading regulatory compliance initiatives, ensuring that the bank meets licensing, reporting, and operational requirements across European jurisdictions.
  • Providing legal risk assessment and mitigation strategies for the bank's transaction banking activities.
  • Acting as a trusted legal advisor to senior stakeholders, balancing business enablement with regulatory compliance.

What we expect from you

  • Legal background: 7+ years of experience in EU financial services regulation, preferably in payments, transaction banking, and/or fintech.
  • Regulatory expertise: Deep knowledge of PSD2/PSD3, AMLD6, SEPA rulebooks, GDPR, and EBA outsourcing guidelines.
  • Contract drafting skills: Ability to create and negotiate client-facing transaction banking agreements that facilitate seamless onboarding across the EEA.
  • Strategic mindset: Proactive problem-solver who can provide clear, commercially viable legal advice to relevant stakeholders.
  • Adaptability & drive: Thrives in a scaling environment, with a hands-on approach to building legal frameworks from the ground up.
  • Collaboration & communication: Strong ability to engage with internal teams, external counsel and regulators, explaining complex legal matters with clarity.
  • Fluent in English: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Danish is preferred but not a requirement.

Above all, you are commercially minded and motivated by enabling kompasbank's growth, with a demonstrated ability to anticipate legal challenges and proactively mitigate risks.

What we offer

  • A high-energy, collaborative work culture built on trust, humor, ambition, and innovation.
  • Competitive salary, attractive pension scheme, six weeks of paid holiday, and comprehensive health insurance.
  • 70+ skilled, ambitious, and friendly colleagues.
  • A modern office in beautiful green surroundings in Vedbæk, north of Copenhagen.
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

What we are

With a cutting-edge technology platform and an out-of-the-box mindset, we are redefining business banking. As a neobank, we've built our platform from scratch, free from legacy systems, to provide SMEs with better, faster, and more efficient financial solutions.

Since opening our doors in August 2021, we've experienced rapid growth, expanding across Denmark, Germany, and Spain. In 2024, kompasbank was ranked #2 in all of Europe on the Sifted Leaderboard, which highlights the fastest-growing companies based on revenue CAGR. With a growth rate of 1,150%, kompasbank was also the highest-ranked Danish company on the list—solidifying our position as a leader in SME banking.

Our dedication to supporting SMEs has also been recognized with the title of Best Bank for SMEs – Denmark 2024 by FDI Insider, underscoring our commitment to delivering innovative financial solutions tailored to the needs of SMEs.

Apply

We can't wait to hear from you Please send your cover letter and resume/CV to job@kompasbank.dk. Please write - Senior Legal Counsel - in the cover letter and the email subject line.

We will conduct interviews on an ongoing basis.

Any questions? You will become part of our legal office and will also be working closely together with our Head of Transaction Banking, Torben Krogh Danielsen, so please feel free to contact him, if you have any questions: torben.kroghdanielsen@kompasbank.dk, or contact our Chief Legal Advisor, Morten Søgaard Sørensen: morten.sorensen@kompasbank.dk.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Legal
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