Senior Legal Counsel

About FinomFinom is a European tech startup headquartered in Amsterdam, and we’re on a journey towards revolutionizing the financial landscape for entrepreneurs worldwide. Our mission is to develop an all-in-one financial B2B solution that integrates banking functions, accounting, financial management, and invoicing into a seamless, mobile-first platform.
We recently closed a €115 million Series C equity round (around $133 million), bringing our total funding to approximately $346 million. This significant investment follows a $105 million growth funding round from General Catalyst, a long-term backer since 2021 known for supporting companies like Airbnb, HubSpot, KAYAK, and Stripe.
Finom's platform goes beyond traditional banking, offering invoicing and a growing suite of features, including AI-enabled accounting, aiming to simplify financial management for entrepreneurs. We're actively expanding our reach across key EU markets like Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, and Spain.
At Finom, we’re not just redefining the entrepreneurial experience — we’re empowering our employees to make a real difference. Your work matters, and your impact extends far beyond product metrics. We nurture innovation and an inspiring work environment where bold ideas thrive, prioritizing thorough research, swift implementation of solutions, and ensuring that every effort we make benefits our users, employees, partners, and our business as a whole.
Maintaining our start-up spirit, we prioritize thorough research, swift implementation of solutions, and ensuring that every effort we make benefits our users, employees, partners, and, of course, our business.
We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our expanding Team.
What you'll do:
Advise on financial regulatory frameworks including PSD2, CRD, CRR and MiFID II and ensure compliance across operations

Support and structure financial transactions, as well as credit product launches and changes

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including financing agreements, service contracts, outsourcing agreements, and partnership arrangements

Support teams in liaising with regulators and other authorities within the EU on licensing, reporting and other regulatory matters

Provide legal guidance during product development to ensure regulatory and product compliance

Provide legal guidance to our marketing team to ensure compliance with relevant regulations

Collaborate with claims/operations/customer support/transaction monitoring teams

Participate in dispute resolution and advise on litigation strategy where needed

Support litigation proceedings

What you'll bring:
5–10 years of relevant experience in a reputable law firm, fintech, bank, or regulatory authority in an EU member state

Bar admittance in the Netherlands or Germany

In-depth understanding of EU and local regulatory frameworks (e.g. PSD2, CRD, CRR, MiFID II)

Strong track record of structuring and executing international financial transactions

Experience in payment services and credit products, including SME lending; experience in trading products would be a benefit

Fluent in English; Dutch or any other EU member state language is a strong plus

Business-oriented, comfortable working in a fast-moving, tech innovative environment

What You Will Get In Return
Make a genuine impact on the product

Join our upward trajectory, and grow with us. We provide the resources and opportunities for continuous personal and professional development, empowering you to make a genuine impact on our evolving product.

Work in the EU

Embark on this exciting journey with us and enjoy the flexibility of traveling and working remotely or in a hybrid model across Europe.

Become a stock options holder

Unlock your inner entrepreneur and align your aspirations with ours through our Stock Options Program. This exciting opportunity is available to every team member, from junior team members to our founders.

Receive unwavering support and care

Finom stands by you at every step, embodying our commitment to your well-being and success reflected in our modern, friendly, and eco-conscious corporate culture. We offer constant support and care to ensure your Finom experience is successful and fulfilling.

Work & Swim program

Immerse yourself in our exclusive Work & Swim Program. Spend one month in a comfortable corporate apartment in enchanting Cyprus. It's the ideal opportunity to strike the perfect work-life balance while enjoying breathtaking Mediterranean views.

Equal Opportunity Statement
At Finom, we're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We embrace diversity and invite applications from all walks of life. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.