Senior Regulatory Counsel

About the role

Adyen is seeking a Senior Regulatory Counsel to lead regulatory compliance efforts in India. The role will shape the company’s approach to payment aggregation and financial services, working closely with product, tech and commercial teams to launch compliant solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor RBI circulars and Indian regulatory developments, assess impact and guide implementation across Adyen’s operations.
• Operationalize complex regulatory requirements and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Provide pragmatic legal advice to Risk, Legal, Finance, Operations and Commercial teams to accelerate growth.
• Manage regulatory submissions, filings and reporting obligations with the RBI and other authorities.
• Represent the regulatory function on cross‑functional projects, shaping strategy and aligning with global objectives.
• Negotiate agreements with merchants, service providers and external partners while safeguarding compliance.
• Analyze and summarize policies, guidelines and legislation such as PA‑CB, KYC Master Directions and the DPDP Act 2023.
• Mentor junior colleagues and lead high‑impact cross‑functional initiatives.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer in India with full proficiency in English.
• 10+ years post‑qualification experience in regulatory or compliance roles within RBI‑regulated entities or advisory capacity.
• Deep knowledge of payments, banking and financial‑services ecosystems, including acquiring and card networks.
• Analytical, strategic thinker able to balance risk and commercial objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to reside in Mumbai, India.