General Counsel

4 weeks ago

London Area, United Kingdom Taylor Root Full time

As General Counsel, join this successful fintech scale-up that is on a continued global growth journey. You will take over an existing legal function and evolve it to suit the business as it grows. The CEO values legal expertise highly and is looking for a trusted advisor beyond just being the lawyer in the room. There is a talented leadership team, a collaborative culture across the entire business, and a comprehensive package on offer, including a strong equity incentive scheme.


The Company

Founded over 10 years ago and driven by a focus on innovation, this fintech business has gone from strength to strength, growing in the UK and internationally to establish itself as a market leader. Fueled by significant funding and ambitious expansion plans, the company is in great shape to welcome a new General Counsel to lead its legal and regulatory function and manage its small but strong legal team.


The Opportunity

Reporting to the CEO and working closely as their trusted advisor, you'll be a business leader and a key member of the executive leadership team. This collaborative, smart, and experienced leadership team is also very down-to-earth and will be responsible for strategic decision-making that enables the business to successfully achieve its growth trajectory. Other responsibilities will include:

  • Providing forward-thinking legal guidance and strategic advice on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters.
  • Managing the company’s legal department, including hiring, training, and supervising in-house legal staff and external counsel.
  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, including those related to financial services, data privacy, consumer protection, and corporate governance.
  • Enabling the business to self-serve through legal and regulatory training.
  • Serving as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies, responding to inquiries, and coordinating audits and examinations.
  • Supporting corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and financing activities, by conducting due diligence and ensuring legal compliance.


About You

The successful candidate will most likely come from a lending/FCA background, be highly solutions-driven, and have solid decision-making capabilities. Ideally, you will have:

  • 10+ years of legal experience.
  • In-house experience in the fintech or financial services industry.
  • Essential: strong knowledge of financial regulations and experience with UK, US, and European regulatory bodies.
  • Essential: experience working within a start-up or scale-up.
  • Proven experience managing a legal team and working with senior executives and board members.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.


If you're interested in discussing this opportunity further, please email ashamorzaria@taylorroot.com.

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