Senior Regulatory Counsel – Fintech & Payments

Mews has been transforming hospitality since 2012. What started in a single Prague hotel now powers 5,000+ properties in 85+ countries. As part of our growth, we’re expanding our fintech offering in the EEA — and we’re looking for a Senior Regulatory Counsel – Fintech & Payments to help us do it right.

This is a strategic, high-impact role where you’ll guide our leadership team on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk management while enabling innovative fintech solutions for the hospitality industry.

 ✅ Your mission, should you choose to accept it: 

• Regulatory Compliance – Advise on PSD2, Wft, AML, DORA, and related EU/Dutch regulations; support audits, inquiries, and policy frameworks.
• Legal Advisory – Partner with the business on fintech products and services across the EEA, providing pragmatic, business-focused legal advice.
• Contract Management – Draft, review, and negotiate key commercial agreements with partners, service providers, and financial institutions.
• Corporate Governance – Serve as Corporate Secretary, oversee board processes, and advise on governance best practices.
• Risk Management – Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks in payments and fintech operations.

🤝️ You’ll be a great fit if you bring a few of the below with you: 

• Experience – 10+ years’ legal experience, incl. 5+ years in-house at a regulated fintech, payment institution, or FS company in NL/EU.
• Expertise – Deep knowledge of PSD2, AMLD, Wft, and EU payments/e-money regulation.
• Skills – Strong legal drafting, analytical, and decision-making skills; fluent in Dutch & English.
• Leadership – Trusted advisor to senior stakeholders with proven influence at board level.
• Culture Fit – Agile, pragmatic, and collaborative — thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment.