Senior Managing Counsel, Regulatory EEMEA

About the Role
The company’s global Privacy, Regulatory and Technology organization is seeking a Senior Managing Counsel to join its Eastern Europe & Middle East Africa (EEMEA) region. The successful candidate will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory for EEMEA/Europe and will closely support the Senior Managing Counsel and overall Regulatory Lead for the EEMEA region.
This role holds full accountability for managing all regulatory issues across relevant markets, providing regulatory advice and support on critical issues impacting the EEMEA business. Responsibilities include interpreting relevant laws and regulatory obligations, assessing business impact, managing appropriate responses, and collaborating with regulatory compliance professionals to ensure compliance obligations are met. Given the nature of the role, candidates must be fluent in both English and Arabic.
The position involves significant collaborative work with various stakeholders across the company, including global Regulatory colleagues and members of the Law Department, as well as business counterparts in Product, Technology, Finance, Sales, and more. The successful candidate will be part of a global network of privacy, regulatory, and compliance specialists.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory support and advice to the EEMEA regulatory team and the wider business on a broad range of regulatory matters impacting the company.
• Conduct detailed analyses of existing and emerging laws and regulations affecting the company’s business and products in EEMEA to facilitate business strategy and growth decisions.
• Advocate for regulatory reforms through written and verbal consultations to support the company’s growth, innovation, and agility.
• Proactively identify and monitor regulatory changes using tracking and AI tools; coordinate with internal stakeholders to assess impacts and support compliance implementation.
• Ensure timely submission of regulatory filings and develop responses according to internal procedures.
• Participate in multi-dimensional projects across various business units and regions; partner effectively with teams to deliver results.
• Evaluate and identify regulatory risks at EEMEA and country levels, aiding teams in assessing and implementing control measures.
• Provide regulatory advice to business stakeholders on product development and operational matters to ensure compliance with relevant obligations.
• Represent the company at regulator engagements and industry forums, effectively communicating the company’s positions.

All About You

• An attorney qualified to practice within the EEMEA region, possessing an LLB or JD from an established law school.
• Substantial experience in a regulatory role within a corporation, association, government context, or as a regulatory attorney in a law firm, preferably in payments or banking.
• Proven experience managing regulatory supervision, advocacy, and licensing processes.
• Strong understanding of relevant financial and payments regulations as they pertain to payment systems and services.
• Ability to navigate diverse regulatory requirements to enable product and service introduction and business growth.
• Fluency in English and Arabic, excellent communication skills, and the capability to articulate complex regulatory issues clearly and concisely.
• Proven success in navigating multi-national organizations and effectively operating within diverse multicultural teams.

Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to the company assets, information, and networks carry inherent risks. Thus, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, the company:

• Abides by the company’s security policies and practices.
• Ensures the confidentiality and integrity of the accessed information.
• Reports any suspected information security violations or breaches.
• Completes all mandatory security training periodically, according to the company’s guidelines.