IP Counsel

Complete Guide: IP Counsel at Revolut (Spain)

Revolut, the global financial super-app with over 75 million customers, is seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking IP Counsel to join its legal team in Spain. This is a premier opportunity for an intellectual property specialist to manage a diverse, high-stakes global IP portfolio and directly shape the company's IP strategy within a fast-paced fintech environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of a lean, high-impact legal team of two (supported by a Paralegal), the selected candidate will handle a wide range of complex intellectual property matters on a global scale. Primary responsibilities include:

• Portfolio Management: Growing and managing Revolut's global intellectual property portfolio through proactive registration and strategic management.
• Risk Mitigation: Limiting losses and managing risks associated with IP infringement claims and defensive IP processes.
• Product Clearance: Providing legal guidance across various global business units to ensure products are cleared for launch through rigorous approval processes.
• Litigation & Disputes: Handling pre-dispute matters and active litigation regarding IP infringement in the UK and international markets.
• Patent Prosecution: Drafting, preparing, and prosecuting high-quality patent applications before the EPTO and other international patent offices.
• FTO Searches: Conducting thorough patentability and freedom-to-operate (FTO) searches to identify potential infringement risks and assess innovation viability.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for this position must meet the following professional requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience in intellectual property law.
• Domain Expertise: Strong background in IP registration, infringement claims, and defensive strategies.
• Jurisdictional Exposure: Proven experience dealing with IP matters across multiple jurisdictions, specifically the UK and global markets.
• Patent Experience: Hands-on experience preparing, filing, and prosecuting patent applications before the EPTO and/or international patent offices.
• Language Skills: Full professional fluency in English is mandatory.
• Professional Attributes: A solution-oriented approach with the ability to navigate legal blockers and thrive in a fast-paced technology company.

About the Team & Culture

The Legal team at Revolut focuses on turning complexity into clarity, partnering with business units to find compliant "pathways to yes" rather than acting as a blocker. Certified as a Great Place to Work™, Revolut employs over 13,000 people globally and champions a diverse, inclusive, and multicultural work environment.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their applications directly through the official LinkedIn job posting. Revolut advises candidates to be vigilant against job scams; applications should only be submitted through official channels, and all legitimate communications will originate from an @revolut.com domain. Revolut does not request payment or financial information at any stage of the hiring process.