Medior Legal & Compliance

The big picture

At Peaks we build financial products people can trust: simple, transparent and accessible. We believe investing should be for everyone. That trust is built every day through strong compliance, clear contracts and well-reasoned legal advice.

As Peaks grows, so do the regulatory and legal demands that come with it. That’s why we’re looking for a Legal & Compliance Officer who is at home in both worlds.

Most of your time goes to compliance. You’ll be an active part of our compliance team, working on integrity and business risk assessments (SIRA/BRA), internal and supervisory reporting, and regulations such as MiFID II and DORA. Alongside that, you’ll become our first in-house lawyer. Until now we’ve relied mostly on external counsel. You’ll take over a large part of that work, from contracts to legal memos, and turn it into practical advice the business can act on.

That combination is what keeps Peaks compliant, in control and ready to grow.

About Peaks

We’re Peaks, a fast-growing and innovative Dutch fintech scale-up on a mission to make investing simple, accessible, and empowering for everyone. Since launching our app in 2017, we’ve grown into one of the largest investment platforms in the Netherlands.  Proudly serving over 100,000 customers.

Behind our success is a dynamic and ambitious team of 50 talented professionals working together to change the future of investing.

About you

You’re a lawyer with a background in both contract law and regulatory compliance, ideally gained at or for an investment firm or other financial institution. That combination is what makes you stand out. You know how the financial sector works and what supervisors expect. You enjoy the substance of the law, but what really sets you apart is your ability to translate it into practice. You don’t stop at the legal analysis; you answer the “so what?” question. What does this mean for our product, our customers or our next step? Your advice is clear, practical and ready to act on.

You think creatively and look for what is possible instead of what isn't. When the business comes to you with an idea, you look for ways to make it work within the rules, not reasons to say no. You see regulation as part of building something sustainable, and you know how to spot risks without slowing the business down.

You enjoy helping teams understand legal and compliance requirements, and you take ownership of making them work in day-to-day practice.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be a key part of the Risk & Compliance team, supporting both the Head of R&C and the business teams. Roughly 40% of your time goes to legal work and 60% to compliance. In practice the two overlap all the time, and that mix is what makes the role interesting. 

Legal: you'll be the go-to person for legal questions

• Advise the business on legal questions about new products, features and partnerships;

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts: partners, suppliers, outsourcing, NDAs, and more;

• Own and update our customer terms and conditions and other client-facing legal documentation;

• Analyse legislation and legal texts, and turn them into clear, practical memos, and advice;

• Person of contact for external counsel.

Compliance: you'll keep Peaks in control

• Run impact assessments and gap analyses on new and changing regulation (e.g. MiFID II, AML/KYC, DORA, PSD2);

• Advise on the compliance of our customer communications and information provision;

• Carry out compliance monitoring and help develop and maintain policies, procedures and controls;

• Support regulatory reporting, internal reviews and interactions with supervisors (AFM, DNB);

• Help build legal and compliance thinking into product development and daily operations.

What we’re looking for

You’re curious, organized, and eager to grow. You have:

• A degree in Dutch law (or equivalent);

• At least 3 years of experience in contract law, at a law firm, in-house, or both;

• At least 2 years experience with financial regulation and compliance (Wft, MiFID II, AML/Wwft, GDPR), ideally at or for an investment firm or fintech;

• Strong drafting skills, and the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly and practically;

• A ‘getting things done’-mentality and the persistence to follow through;

• Looking for opportunities instead of objections;

• Excellent verbal and written skills in both Dutch and English.

Why you’ll love working at Peaks

At Peaks, you make an impact from day one. As our first in-house lawyer, you'll shape how legal works at Peaks. You'll be close to the decisions, not consulted afterwards. 

You’ll join an international team in Amsterdam and work in a fast-moving environment that values ownership, clarity, and impact. No week is the same, giving you challenges and learning moments. You will experience a unique working environment: 

• Meaningful work in a values-driven company;

• Autonomy & trust: we value impact over hours;

• Flat hierarchies;

• Growth opportunities.

If this excites you and you care about doing things right (and helping others do the same), let’s talk. Apply with your CV and a short note about why this role is made for you.

We offer you

The chance to shape the future of a growing investment platform and in addition: 

• A competitive salary;

• Participation in the Peaks Employee Stock Ownership Program;

• 30 holidays per year;

• Participation in the Peaks pension plan;

• An office in the heart of Amsterdam (Leidsestraat);

• A talented and international team;

• A flat organisation with a practical, no-nonsense culture;

• Plenty of social activities and team events;

• The opportunity to grow fast within an ambitious, results-driven fintech scale-up.