Legal Counsel

MCKINLAY LAW; London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Central London is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to manage complex SaaS product contracts and ensure compliance. Ideal candidates will have 5-8 years PQE in commercial, IT, or technology law. This role offers a hybrid working model (4 office/1 home) and excellent benefits, making it a great opportunity for those transitioning from private practice to an in-house role.

Qualifications

• 5 – 8 years PQE in commercial, IT or technology law.
• Experience from either practice or another fintech business.
• Ability to draft contracts free-hand.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, preparing, and reviewing complex SaaS product contracts.
• Track and monitor legal and regulatory developments.
• Improving customer contract negotiation process.

Skills

Excellent drafting skills

Confident negotiator

Job description

Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel

Location: Central London

Salary: £120k - £140k

PQE: 5-8 Years

Contract: 24 months FTC

Hybrid: 4 office / 1 home

Fast-growing, innovative fintech company are looking for a Legal Counsel, with a background in commercial, IT or technology law, to join their high-calibre legal team. This role sits directly under the General Counsel.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting, preparing, and reviewing complex SaaS product contracts
• Track and monitor legal and regulatory developments
• Improving customer contract negotiation process and lead supplier negotiations
• Advise on existing client contracts, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to align legal support with business goals
• Oversee and manage external legal counsel
• Advising on best practices and compliance

Requirements:

• 5 – 8 years PQE in commercial, IT or technology law
• Excellent drafting skills – must be able to draft contracts free-hand
• Experience from either practice or another fintech business
• Confident negotiator

Fantastic opportunity in a high-performing, global business and ideal for a candidate coming from private practice looking to move into an in-house role. Excellent benefits on offer.

The PQE on this role is a guide only and the client is open to seeing candidates with relevant experience.

McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details