Legal Counsel

Edenred PayTech; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their team in London. This role involves providing legal advice, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance and ethical standards. Candidates should have a law degree and substantial experience in corporate law and financial services, with regulatory compliance knowledge. The position offers a hybrid working environment and various employee benefits including a pension scheme and discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Medical & international travel cover

Life insurance

Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program

Monthly gym allowance

Cycle to Work scheme

Social events

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in practicing law, preferably with a focus on corporate law and financial services.
• Strong understanding of contract law and negotiation.
• Working knowledge of the UK Electronic Money Regulations and related laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance to stakeholders.
• Manage contracts in compliance with regulations.
• Lead data privacy and GDPR compliance efforts.
• Promote ethical behaviour aligned with company directives.

Skills

Corporate law expertise

Contract law and negotiation

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Education

Law degree and license to practice in the UK or France/Belgium

Job description

Overview

We are now hiring a Legal Counsel to Edenred PayTech, to specifically play a critical role in ensuring our company operates within legal and regulatory frameworks while maintaining a strong focus on ethical standards and corporate governance best practices. This position reports to the Legal Director. Not in the perimeter: specific regulatory compliance and risk management related to financial licenses authorised by FCA.

Responsibilities

• Legal advice and guidance to the identified stakeholders
• Contract management, in line with Edenred Group's requirements and local regulation
• Support the Legal Director in various BAU tasks
• Leading on our data privacy roadmap and GDPR compliance
• Acting as correspondent DPO for the UK
• Promoting ethical behaviour and integrity in line with Edenred Group's directives
• Draft, negotiate and review a wide range of contracts, including vendor agreements, contracts with business lines and internal customers, and strategic partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with our policies and processes and act as ambassador to that effect
• Stay updated on relevant legal and regulatory developments.
• Promote a culture of ethical behaviour and integrity throughout the organization.
• Support communication and deployment in front of regulatory changes, and emerging risks and opportunities

Qualifications

• Law degree and license to practice in the UK or France/ Belgium or both.
• Substantial experience in practicing law, preferably with a focus on corporate law and financial services.
• Strong understanding of contract law and negotiation.
• Working knowledge of the UK Electronic Money Regulations, Payment Services Regulations, Payment services Directive and its EU implementation, EBA guidelines and outsourcing regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and a strong team spirit
• Sound judgment and ethical decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• French language considered as a plus
• Structured & organized mindset with practical judgement
• At ease with agile organisations

Benefits

• Hybrid working environment (min. 3 days per week in the office)
• Pension Scheme - employer 6% with minimum employee contribution 3%
• Discretionary bonus scheme based on company and personal performance
• Medical & international travel cover (leisure and action sports)
• Income protection
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program (extended access to family members)
• Monthly gym allowance
• Holiday trading scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discount shopping platform
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Digital learning platform
• Complimentary fruit and other in office snacks & refreshments
• Volunteering programme
• Social events

Edenred is committed to preventing all forms of discrimination and to providing all our candidates with equal opportunities regardless of gender and gender expression, disability, origin, religious belief and sexual orientation or any other criteria.