Senior Regulatory Counsel (m/f)

About the role

AIRCASH d.o.o. is looking for a Senior Regulatory Counsel in Zagreb. The role sits at the intersection of law, technology and business, working early in product development to turn complex regulation into practical solutions. It focuses on data protection, consumer protection, digital regulation and emerging frameworks, with a hands-on approach and real autonomy.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on legal and regulatory matters for new technologies and digital services, including the AI Act, GDPR, consumer protection and other emerging requirements
• Manage and continuously improve the regulatory framework across products, services, operations and internal processes
• Partner with Product, Technology, Information Security and business teams from day one on new products, features and partnerships
• Identify legal and regulatory risks and propose proportionate safeguards
• Draft, review and negotiate agreements, policies and internal procedures
• Support broader compliance matters, including financial services regulation
• Stay ahead of regulatory developments and lead their implementation
• Work with external counsel on complex or specialised matters and act as a trusted internal advisor

Required profile

• University degree and at least 7 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience in payments, banking or a broader regulated services industry
• Familiarity with the EU regulatory framework
• Experience with privacy-by-design principles or technology-related regulatory projects

Required skills

• Practical experience with data protection, consumer protection and digital regulation, including GDPR
• Experience in operational resilience (NIS2/DORA), the EU AI Act or similar technology frameworks is an advantage
• Relevant certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT or AIGP (IAPP) are an advantage

What we offer

• Learning opportunities inside and outside the company
• Open feedback culture
• Freshly prepared lunches daily, plus coffee, tea, fruit and snacks in the morning
• Annual health check-ups
• Fully covered multisport card and sports activities
• Christmas and Easter bonuses
• Parental support and extra vacation days