Legal Advisor

allpay Limited; Hereford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Staff café & restaurant

Farm shop & café

Health & wellbeing options

Job summary

allpay Limited is seeking a newly qualified Legal Advisor to join our Legal team and provide practical, commercially focused legal support across the allpay Group. You will work with Commercial & Contracts and Compliance teams on a wide range of governance, regulatory and operational matters.

You'll be encouraged to own your work, build relationships with stakeholders, and develop your legal expertise in a regulated payments environment, with support for more complex matters as you grow.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in commercial and contract law.
• Experience drafting, reviewing or supporting commercial contracts.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; explain legal concepts to non-legal audiences.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and balance risk with commercial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and NDAs.
• Support contract negotiations and provide practical advice to stakeholders.
• Identify legal risks and escalate complex matters.
• Support business projects with timely legal input.
• Assist with regulatory change activities and governance projects.
• Support data protection and information governance matters.
• Assist with disputes, complaints and external legal advice.
• Maintain legal templates, records and knowledge resources.
• Contribute to training and legal awareness initiatives across the business.

Skills

Commercial law

Contract law

Legal research

Stakeholder management

Verbal communication

Education

Solicitor qualification (newly qualified)

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

About The Role

We're looking for a Legal Advisor to join our Legal team and work closely with the Commercial & Contracts, and Compliance teams to provide practical, commercially focused legal support across the allpay Group.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified lawyer looking to develop their career within a regulated business environment. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, supporting a wide range of commercial, governance, regulatory and operational matters while building your technical expertise and commercial judgement.

You'll be encouraged to take ownership of your work, develop strong business relationships and grow your confidence, with support available when dealing with more complex or high-risk matters.

You'll provide day-to-day legal support across the business, helping colleagues navigate legal, contractual and governance considerations while balancing risk and commercial objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements, supplier agreements and commercial contract variations.
• Supporting contract negotiations and preparing clear, practical advice for business stakeholders.
• Identifying legal and contractual risks, recommending solutions and escalating complex matters where appropriate.
• Supporting business projects and operational initiatives by providing timely legal input and guidance.
• Assisting with legal research, regulatory change activities and governance-related projects.
• Supporting data protection and information governance matters, including data processing agreements and privacy documentation.
• Assisting with the management of disputes, complaints and external legal advice.
• Maintaining legal templates, contract records and legal knowledge resources.
• Contributing to training, guidance materials and legal awareness initiatives across the business.

About You

We're looking for a newly qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent legal professional who enjoys problem-solving, building relationships and delivering practical advice.

You'll bring:

• A solid foundation in commercial and contract law.
• Experience of drafting, reviewing or supporting commercial contracts gained through training, qualification or legal practice.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills, with the ability to provide clear, pragmatic recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal audiences.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload effectively.
• Good commercial awareness and a practical approach to managing legal risk.
• Confidence building relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn, develop and seek feedback.

Desirable

• Exposure to financial services, payment services, fintech or other regulated environments.
• Awareness of UK GDPR, data protection legislation or regulatory frameworks.
• Experience reviewing technology, supplier, outsourcing or customer contracts.
• Exposure to working with external legal advisers.
• An interest in governance, regulatory change, intellectual property or information governance matters.

Here at allpay, we follow an Office First working model, reflecting the importance we place on in-person collaboration across our teams, most of whom are based on-site. While we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, a strong on-site presence will be essential to support the existing teams and projects.

About Us

People are at the heart of allpay, and we're proud to offer a competitive benefits package. This includes Defined contribution group pension scheme, Income protection, Life assurance, Private healthcare and a wide range of health and wellbeing options, Excellent Learning and Development opportunities.

On-Site Amenities

• Subsidised Café & Restaurant - Enjoy great food and quality coffee at discounted prices in our staff-only café and restaurant.
• Staff Gym - Free access to our on-site gym, making it easy to fit exercise into your day.
• The Sidings - Our on-site farm shop and café, open to the public, offering fresh local produce and a relaxed space to unwind.

These amenities mean you can enjoy a healthy lunch, fit in exercise before or after work, and take quality breaks without needing to travel.

Think You Need to Tick Every Single Box? You Really Don't

We prioritise attitude, behaviours and our shared values. Skills grow; integrity, agility and curiosity are what make you stand out.

We welcome brilliant people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including those who think differently, learn differently, or bring unique approaches to problem-solving. Different minds make our teams stronger.

If you'd benefit from any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, whether that's extra time, a quieter space, a different format, or something else that helps you shine, just let us know. We're here to make the process work for you.

Recruitment Agency Information

While we work with excellent recruitment agencies, we are selective about who we engage with. CVs will only be accepted once contractual terms, and campaign agreements have been formally approved by our People Team. To ensure fairness and compliance, CVs must not be submitted via email. Unsolicited CVs, including those from existing partners, will not be considered and will be treated as a free gift. If we choose to engage with these candidates, no fees will be payable, and submission implies acceptance of these terms. We appreciate your support in maintaining a smooth and transparent recruitment process.

We are a company committed to Equal Opportunities.

All roles at allpay Limited are subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.