Legal Counsel

Edenred; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide legal guidance, manage contracts, and ensure compliance with regulations. You will lead on data privacy and support the Legal Director in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate holds a law degree and has experience in corporate law. This role offers a hybrid work model with attractive benefits including a generous annual leave and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Hybrid working environment

Pension Scheme with employer contribution

Discretionary bonus scheme

Medical & international travel cover

Life insurance

Monthly gym allowance

Employee referral bonus scheme

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 Payment Services Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and guidance to stakeholders.
• Manage contracts according to group requirements.
• Lead on data privacy and GDPR compliance.
• Promote ethical behavior within the organization.

Skills

Corporate law expertise

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Ethical decision-making

French language skills

Education

Law degree and license to practice

Job description

Overview

Take a step forward and let Edenred surprise you.

Every day, we deliver innovative solutions to improve the life of millions of people, connecting employees, companies, and merchants all around the world.

We know there are hundred ways for you to grow. With us, you will expand your skills in a multicultural, challenging, and dynamic environment.

Dare to join Edenred and get ready to thrive in a globalcompany that will offer you endless opportunities.

Edenred is all about meritocracy. You come as you are, and you contribute. Indeed, the Edenred Group recognizes, recruits and develops all talents and singularities.

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

Legal Counsel

Hybrid – Swindon or London

Up to £90,000 + Bonus

What you will be doing

• 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

What we want from you

• 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

Why Edenred PayTech?

We are a subsidiary of the Edenred group and leaders in prepaid solutions including banking, virtual cards, debit, credit, and prepaid processing.

As an Edenred PayTech employee you will get the support and structure that you need to enjoy your work and develop your career while doing what you love and making a difference in a fast-paced and innovative business.

What you will get

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• 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

Diversity

Edenred PayTech are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, colour, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, marital status or civil partnership / union status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable country or local laws