Legal Advisor NQ

Allpay Limited; Hereford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined contribution pension scheme

Income protection

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Learning and Development opportunities

On-site amenities

Job summary

Allpay Limited is seeking a legally qualified advisor to join our Legal team. You will work across Commercial & Contracts and Compliance, handling a range of commercial, governance, regulatory and operational matters with support from senior colleagues.

As a newly qualified solicitor or equivalent, you will draft and review contracts, provide practical legal advice, and help manage risk while developing expertise in a regulated payments environment.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified solicitor or equivalent legal professional
• Solid foundation in commercial and contract law
• Strong legal research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage a varied workload and build stakeholder relationships

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, NDAs, supplier agreements and variations
• Support contract negotiations and provide practical advice to business stakeholders
• Identify legal and contractual risks and escalate complex matters
• Support governance, regulatory, data protection and information governance matters
• Assist with disputes, governance projects and maintenance of templates and records

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 The Candidate

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 The Company

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
• 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.

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