Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel
4 days ago
Senior Legal Counsel – UK FinTech (Part-Time)
Location: Central London (Hybrid Working Available)
A leading FinTech, established in 2011, is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join its team on a part-time basis (3–4 days per week). This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the organisation’s legal and compliance framework while supporting its merchant acquiring and payments services.
Role Overview:
Reporting directly to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), you will:
- Be part of the organisation’s legal function, working independently to provide strategic and practical advice.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a range of agreements, including vendor contracts, operational agreements, and sales agreements.
- Ensure regulatory compliance across payment flows and provide expert guidance on data protection and financial services regulations.
- Support the business’s acquiring operations, helping to facilitate smooth payment processes for merchants and customers.
Candidate Profile:
The ideal candidate will have:
- 5+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in financial services or a related field.
- A strong regulatory law, with the ability to work autonomously.
- A proactive and detail-oriented approach, with the drive to make a tangible impact.
Key Details:
- Flexible working pattern of 3–4 days per week, with hybrid arrangements.
- Office base in Central London.
- Competitive package
If you are an experienced lawyer looking for a part-time role with influence and responsibility in the FinTech space, we would love to hear from you.
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