Senior Legal & Compliance Manager

Combining equal expertise in traditional finance and digital asset treasury solutions, Orbital is a trusted and regulated partner for global financial management.

Until now, multinationals have been forced to choose their finance tools piecemeal. We provide our clients with all they need to run their financial operations from a single interface; multi-currency accounts, custody vaults, international payments and FX supporting 30+ fiat and exotic currencies, and crypto-commerce C2B payments.

What is our mission?:

Orbital is on an exciting mission to revolutionise global cross-border payments by innovatively combining traditional fiat banking rails with stablecoins over blockchain rails for a variety of use cases. Our class leading B2B payments platform offers multi-currency e-money accounts (corporate IBANs) combined with a suite of digital assets services. Our company sits at the frontier of payments & fintech, by intersecting blockchain and traditional (fiat) financial services, and is leading the way to bridging those two worlds for corporate enterprises globally.

We believe blockchain technology is firmly here to stay, and we want to be the first to bring a combined offering of fiat & crypto payment services under one exciting platform. Learn more about our team and company storyhere.

What is the purpose of this role in the delivery of our mission?

• We are seeking an experienced hands-on professional in the financial industry who will take full ownership of actively drafting, implementing, and managing tasks rather than delegating them.

What are the key responsibilities / activities of the role:

Legal & Regulatory Matters

• Provide advice on financial services related legal and regulatory matters, as relates to payment, e-money issuance, stablecoin and other virtual asset services in the UK, Gibraltar, EU, Isle of Man, Switzerland and other applicable regulatory regimes.

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, terms, and agreements with customers and vendors, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Provide advice on contractual matters, participate in negotiations, dispute resolution, and other legal affairs impacting the business.

• Create and enhance internal policies, procedures, resolutions, decisions, and assist in other corporate governance matters.

• Advise on and assist with investor relationships, including share or asset transactions, and corporate structuring.

• Conduct horizon scanning, monitor changes in the applicable legal and regulatory environments, assess their impact on the business.

• Provide practical advice on operating in unlicensed or emerging markets, ensuring risks are mitigated and compliance is maintained.

Compliance Framework and AML and Financial Crime Compliance

• Proactively develop, implement, and monitor compliance policies and procedures to ensure adherence to UK FCA regulations and other jurisdictional standards.

• Conduct compliance risk assessments, audits, and reviews to identify and address potential gaps.

• Take ownership of all regulatory reporting requirements and ensure timely submission of FCA notifications, reports, and filings.

• Advise on mitigating legal, regulatory, and compliance risks, including anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and fraud prevention.

• Assist in the development of a robust AML and CTF and other compliance frameworks, ensuring compliance with UK regulations and international standards, and other jurisdictional standards.

What are the essential skills, qualifications and experience required for the role?

• A degree in Law with solid in-house experience in a legal or compliance role within a payment services, e-money, or cryptoasset-regulated organisation.

• Strong knowledge of FCA regulations and practical experience working with payment institutions, authorised e-money institutions (EMIs), or cryptoasset businesses.

• Expertise in drafting and managing commercial contracts, regulatory filings, and compliance policies.

• Solid understanding of key UK and EU regulations, including PSD2, AML/CTF, and Cryptoasset Travel Rule requirements.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused legal and compliance advice.

• A self-motivated and detail-oriented individual capable of taking ownership of tasks and delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines.

What are the desirable skills, qualifications and experience that would be beneficial for the role?

• Experience in multi-jurisdictional compliance frameworks, particularly in UK, Gibraltar, the EU, Isle of Man, and Switzerland.