Legal Counsel, Commercial Contracts

Fry & Brown; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in London is seeking a motivated Legal Counsel with 2-4 years of PQE. This role involves drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, supporting various product initiatives, and advising on regulatory queries. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial contracts experience, excellent communication skills, and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial contracts experience required.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Pragmatic and eager to learn.
• Strong law firm training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Support product and partnership initiatives.
• Advise on customer terms and regulatory queries.
• Assist with legal technology implementation.

Skills

Commercial contracts experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management skills

Pragmatic solutions-driven approach

Education

Qualified solicitor (2-4 PQE)

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for a bright and motivated lawyer (2-4 PQE) to join a high-growth, forward-thinking fintech business as Legal Counsel. Working closely with an experienced Head of Legal and wider legal team, this role offers exceptional exposure and the chance to make a tangible impact within a fast-moving environment.

The role

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including supplier, technology and marketing contracts.
• Supporting product and partnership initiatives across the business.
• Advising on customer terms, regulatory queries and general legal matters.
• Assisting with process improvements and implementation of legal technology.

The candidate

• Qualified solicitor (2-4 PQE) with strong commercial contracts experience.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Pragmatic, solutions-driven and eager to learn.
• Strong law firm training with prior in-house experience advantageous.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Tracy Brown on 020 3743 0695 or email [e-mail]