Associate Legal Counsel - Finance or Derivatives Lawyer

Ebury; Castilla y León; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Mentorship

Cutting-edge technology

Career progression

Dynamic culture

Generous benefits

Central office

Job summary

Ebury is seeking an Associate Legal Counsel with Finance or Derivatives expertise to join our London team. Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per week.

You will provide high-quality legal advice globally, support banking and fintech initiatives, and work closely with CFO and GC to optimize corporate structure and compliance across Ebury’s footprint.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal experience in banking and finance or derivatives.
• A legal qualification in a jurisdiction where Ebury has a significant presence.
• Interest in fintech and financial products.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and advising on customer relationships, ISDAs, FX terms, and supplier T&Cs for institutional clients.
• Contribute to product design and expansion into new markets, including crypto and FX derivatives.
• Prepare complex client documentation for funds and SPVs.
• Collaborate with Front Office, Treasury, Risk and other departments to resolve queries.
• Structure and execute strategic refinancings and banking partner negotiations.
• Represent Ebury with clients, counterparties, and industry bodies; develop templates and training materials.
• Advise on corporate structuring and maintain Ebury’s global structure considering regulatory/tax factors.
• Draft and negotiate third-party and intragroup agreements; explore AI-enabled improvements in processes.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Stakeholder communication

English fluency

Regulatory knowledge

Finance/derivatives experience

Fintech interest

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Associate Legal Counsel - Finance or Derivatives Lawyer

Ebury helps ambitious businesses unlock global growth, and we take the same approach with our people. We encourage innovation and movement, collaboration and problem-solving, and foster an environment where everyone can feel they belong, are valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

If you’re a collaborator who wants to help transform how businesses operate globally, get in touch - we’d love to discuss how Ebury can accelerate your career so you can shape the future.

Associate Legal Counsel - Finance or Derivatives Lawyer

Ebury London Leon Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per week

The Legal Department at Ebury is core to the functioning of the Ebury Group. It provides front-line advice to all parts of the Ebury Group on legal, regulatory and governance matters which contribute to Ebury’s growth every day.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven finance and / or derivatives lawyer who is keen to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and growing company. The successful candidate will provide high quality legal advice to key stakeholders globally and be pivotal to Ebury’s development on a global scale. While advising on financial matters is key, this role will also enable the person who fills it to turn their hand to commercial matters and a variety of other matters with a view to supporting the development of the person that fills this role. The person who fills this role will report to a Senior Legal Counsel.

Key responsibilities include:

• drafting and advising on relationship agreements and other terms with customers, including ISDAs, FX T&Cs, supplier payment finance T&Cs, in particular for our institutional customer base.
• contributing to the design and implementation of new products (including cryptocurrency and foreign exchange derivatives) and expansion into new markets;
• preparing customer documentation in relation to complex structures such as funds and SPVs;
• working with Front Office, Treasury, Risk, HR, Operations and other departments to resolve day-to-day queries;
• structuring and executing strategic initiatives such as refinancings and negotiations with banking partners;
• representing Ebury in interaction with clients, counterparties, banking partners, industry bodies and other third parties;
• preparing templates, playbooks, procedures and self-service material and participating in the provision of relevant training and awareness programmes; and
• advising on corporate structuring matters, working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Legal Officer to maintain and develop Ebury’s corporate structure given its global footprint in an efficient manner, having regarding to regulatory, tax and other relevant matters;
• drafting and negotiating agreements required to support Ebury’s business and operational activity with third parties and on an intragroup basis. and
• helping the legal team improve their processes using AI, including proposing and carrying out initiatives using the AI tools the team works with.

Key skills requirements include:

• a proactive mindset and an ability to communicate effectively in practical terms with stakeholders at all levels of the Ebury Group;
• a legal qualification in a jurisdiction where Ebury has a significant presence;
• at least 3 years of legal experience, either in private practice or in house in either banking and finance or derivatives;
• interest in the fintech sector and financial products;
• fluent in English (C1, advanced level); and
• an ability in a fast paced environment to prioritise and manage a wide range of competing priorities (with support from other team members and external counsel where necessary).

Why Ebury?

• Competitive Starting Salary with an annual discretionary bonus that truly rewards your performance from day one.
• Dedicated Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced managers who are invested in your success.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Leverage state-of-the-art tailor made tools and systems that enable you to perform at your best.
• Clear, Accelerated Career Progression: Defined pathways to leadership and specialist roles within Ebury.
• Dynamic & Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative environment where teamwork and personal growth are prioritised.
• Generous Benefits Package: Access competitive benefits tailored to your location, which typically include health care and social benefits.
• Central Office: A fantastic location with excellent transport links.

About us

Ebury delivers sophisticated, integrated solutions — business accounts, hedging, and financing — on a single platform with a seamless workflow. Our success is built on a simple premise and singular purpose: To help businesses operate and scale globally.

Since its founding in 2009, Ebury has always been a fast-growing leader in fintech. Today, we bring together 2000+ Eburians across nearly 70 cities and we’re always looking to add to our team.

At the heart of our offering is a proprietary platform, purpose-built to help businesses seamlessly streamline and manage global cash flow. We focus on continuous product evolution and innovation to build the infrastructure for borderless growth and help our clients scale at every stage.

The opportunities at Ebury are as diverse as our people, ranging from business development to engineering roles across our tech pillars.

We believe in inclusion. We stand against discrimination in all forms and are against the intolerance of differences that makes us a modern and successful organisation. At Ebury, you can be whoever you want to be and still feel a sense of belonging no matter your story.