Corporate Counsel

nCino; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Legal Counsel, where you will play a pivotal role in navigating commercial transactions and regulatory matters. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with various departments, providing essential legal support and fostering cross-functional relationships. You will be involved in negotiating complex agreements, advising on regulatory compliance, and enhancing internal legal processes. If you thrive in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, this role is perfect for you. Bring your expertise and passion to a team that values diversity and inclusion, and help shape the future of cloud banking.

Qualifications

• A Law Degree and qualification to practice in the UK or EU.
• 4+ years of experience in commercial and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft various commercial contracts and agreements.
• Advise on regulatory issues affecting the company and its clients.

Skills

Commercial Contract Negotiation

Regulatory Advising

Communication Skills

Project Management

Legal Research

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Law Degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

nCino offers exciting career opportunities for individuals who want to join the worldwide leader in cloud banking.

nCino is seeking an experienced legal counsel focusing on commercial transactions and regulatory matters to join its growing legal team based in London.

Responsibilities

1. Negotiate, draft, analyze and close a wide variety of commercial contracts including master SaaS agreements, statements of work/professional services agreements, partner/reseller agreements, product integration agreements, vendor/procurement agreements, non-disclosure agreements, etc.
2. Comprehensively advise and negotiate regulatory issues, laws and regulations that may affect nCino directly as a software provider or any of its customers (primarily financial institutions).
3. Provide legal advice and support for internal functions, particularly sales, but including professional services, marketing, finance, support and IT at all levels of the organization.
4. Support the continuous improvement of templates, alternate language playbook, internal resource documents, etc.
5. Train employees on legal issues, best practices and company policies.
6. Help build and strengthen communication and relationships between the legal department and other departments through working cross-functionally.
7. Complete special projects as requested.
8. Develop an understanding of the nCino business.

Requirements

A Law Degree and qualification to practice as a solicitor/lawyer in the UK or at least one member state of the European Union.

1. At least 4 years post qualification experience in a reputable law firm, at a regulatory authority or in-house for a high growth technology company.
2. Experience in advising on commercial and regulatory matters. Substantive expertise in negotiating and closing complex agreements.
3. Experience in advising on digital markets/platform regulations.
4. Experience in European Financial Services Regulations including the EBA Guidelines, and DORA.
5. Knowledge of data protection law including GDPR, financial regulation including the EBA Guidelines and DORA.
6. Experience with SaaS, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, and other legal issues related to the technology industry.
7. Hard-working, well-organized, seasoned and balanced business judgment, able to handle a great deal of responsibility without substantial supervision, and able to manage multiple competing priorities under deadline pressure.
8. Excellent communication, customer service (internal and external) and interpersonal skills.
9. Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters with a team-player attitude.
10. Ability to translate legal concepts into simple and practical business solutions.
11. Excellent sense of humor, project management skills and commitment to professionalism are required.
12. Willing to work independently with support from US headquarters.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual – Spanish, Dutch or French.
• Familiarity with Salesforce.
• Experience working for an international company or firm.

If you thrive in a high-energy, entrepreneurial environment, we invite you to share your passion, ideas and excitement at nCino.

nCino provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetics or other protected groups. In addition to federal law requirements, nCino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

nCino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, nCino will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at [e-mail].

Our commitment to inclusion and equality includes a strong belief that the diversity of our team is instrumental to our success. We strive to create workplaces where employees are empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.