Commercial Counsel

2 weeks ago


Manchester, New Hampshire, United Kingdom The Stephen James Partnership Full time £60,000 - £80,000 per year

Interim Commercial Counsel (FinTech / Payments)


Hybrid – Manchester (2 days per week in office)


3–6 months

We're supporting a high-growth FinTech business in their search for a
Commercial Counsel
to join their Legal team on an interim basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, product-driven environment and support a global business during a period of change.

The successful candidate will join a small, collaborative legal team (three lawyers) and work closely with the commercial sales and product teams to provide pragmatic, business-focused advice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including SaaS, supplier, and customer contracts.
  • Support global account managers (c.15 across multiple regions) with client and supplier contract queries.
  • Advise on contract amendments and variations raised by commercial and sales teams.
  • Partner closely with product and commercial teams to provide timely, solution-focused legal support.
  • Contribute to ongoing improvements in contracting processes and templates.

About You

  • Qualified lawyer with
    5–10 years' PQE
    . (Will consider outside of this(
  • Experience within either FinTech, Payments or Financial Services
    .
  • Confident working
    autonomously
    in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.
  • Solution-oriented, with the ability to communicate complex legal advice clearly and succinctly.

What is on offer:

  • Competitive day rate
  • Hybrid working
  • Opportunity to work for an exciting Payments Business


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