In-House Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to provide legal support on B2B commercial and regulatory matters in the ICT or Banking industry. This role focuses on drafting and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mitigating legal risks. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, contributing to the growth and success of the organization. If you have a passion for law and a desire to make a difference in a forward-thinking company, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in commercial and regulatory law.
• Strong expertise in B2B contract negotiation, particularly in ICT.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on B2B transactions, IP licenses, and service agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including SaaS agreements and payment services.

Skills

B2B contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Legal advisory

Education

Master’s degree in law

Job description

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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.