In-House Legal Counsel

Fime; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an In-House Counsel, where you'll provide legal support on B2B commercial and regulatory matters in the ICT or Banking industry. This role offers the chance to draft and negotiate contracts, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and mitigate legal risks. With a focus on employee growth and innovation, you'll be part of a multicultural team dedicated to making a difference. If you have a passion for legal excellence and want to contribute to a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in commercial and regulatory law.
• Experience in ICT or payment services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on B2B transactions and partnerships.
• Draft and negotiate contracts including SaaS and outsourcing agreements.

Skills

Commercial Law

Regulatory Compliance

Contract Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Cybersecurity Regulations

Education

Master's Degree in Law

Job description

In-House Counsel (F/M/D)

Company:

Fime enables its clients to create and launch trusted and secure solutions with consulting and testing services in payments, smart mobility, biometrics, and authentication. With 800+ experts around the world in over 20 locations, Fime is a multi-cultural global leading player its industry.

Inspired by our talented people, we are empowered to take ownership and innovate for the benefit of our clients. Employee growth is therefore our priority, and we demonstrate the appreciation of our people by providing them with opportunities to grow and new challenges both through internal promotion and international mobility.

At Fime, we are constantly evolving and moving forward together thanks to our values:

• Enable our customers.
• Support each other.

Your skills and your differences will be our greatest assets. Join Fime and make a difference!

Making innovation possible.

Making the world work.

Mission:

We are seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to provide legal support on B2B commercial and regulatory matters within the ICT or Banking industry. The successful candidate will focus on drafting and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and mitigating legal risks related to business operations.

ACTIVITIES

• Commercial Legal Advisory: Provide legal guidance on B2B transactions, IP licenses, service agreements, and partnerships (reseller/distributor).
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including SaaS agreements, outsourcing contracts, grant of licenses, payment services, and technology agreements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to applicable laws and industry regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR).
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with commercial transactions and regulatory requirements.
• External Coordination: Engage with external counsel, customers and occasionally, external administrations.
• Legal Administration: Support organizational and administrative tasks within the legal department.

JOB EXPERIENCE

• 5-7 years of experience in commercial and regulatory law.
• Experience in ICT (SaaS, cloud services, telecom, cybersecurity) or payment services, digital banking.
• Strong expertise in B2B contract negotiation, particularly in ICT.
• Experience working in sales/technical or other roles outside the legal department would be a plus;

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Lawyer or Paralegal with at least the equivalent of a Master’s degree in law
• Knowledge of telecom, technology, international commercial law and international sanctions compliance.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and provide business-oriented legal solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity regulations.
• Fluency in English.

Contract: permanent, full time

Starting at the latest: ASAP

Location: Guildford, UK

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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