Legal Counsel (UK / remote)

ZEN.COM; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company in Cambridge is seeking a qualified solicitor to provide legal guidance on UK and EU regulations, draft various agreements, and support the product and compliance teams. Candidates should have 3-7 years PQE and a strong background in financial regulation and commercial law. The role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 3–7 years PQE, ideally trained at a leading law firm or in-house within fintech or financial services.
• Enthusiasm for technology, innovation, and modern financial products.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements, including NDAs and service contracts.
• Provide legal guidance on UK and EU regulations.
• Support the Product and Technology teams on compliance matters.
• Advise on UK employment law and corporate governance.
• Manage pre-litigation disputes and customer complaints.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of financial regulation

Commercial awareness

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

About ZEN.COM

ZEN.COM is a smart financial app designed for your everyday life – at home and on the go. We make payments, online shopping, and personal finance management fast, secure, and effortless. With ZEN, you can enjoy cashback on purchases, full control over your spending, and peace of mind thanks to purchase protection. A built-in multi-currency account lets you spend abroad or shop internationally with great exchange rates and no hidden fees.

Requirements

• A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 3–7 years PQE, ideally trained at a leading law firm or in-house within fintech or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulation, commercial law, and data protection.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• A commercial mindset – balancing legal risk with business opportunity.
• The ability to work autonomously and prioritize in a fast-moving environment.
• Enthusiasm for technology, innovation, and modern financial products.

Scope of duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including technology supply contracts, SaaS and licensing agreements, NDAs, service agreements, and partnership deals.
• Maintain a contract management process and help streamline contract templates and playbooks.
• Provide legal guidance on UK and EU regulatory frameworks, including FCA regulations, PSD2, e-money, AML.
• Partner with Compliance and Product teams to ensure products and services are developed and launched in compliance with applicable law.
• Support the Product and Technology teams on customer-facing terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with data protection, FCA, and EU payments law requirements where applicable.
• Advise the People team on UK employment law matters, including drafting and updating employment contracts, consultancy agreements, policies, and handbooks.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, disciplinary and grievance procedures, and termination processes.
• Support the Legal and Governance Director on corporate governance matters, including board and shareholder meetings, statutory filings, and group structure management.
• Assist in drafting and maintaining internal policies and governance frameworks.
• Provide practical advice on data protection (UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018), privacy notices, and data processing arrangements.
• Provide day-to-day legal advice across all business functions, ensuring decisions are legally sound and commercially viable.
• Identify and mitigate key legal risks across business operations.
• Advise on regulatory change, horizon scanning, and interactions with regulators.
• Support internal training and awareness on legal, regulatory and compliance topics.
• Manage and advise on pre-litigation disputes, debt recovery, and customer complaints with minimal external counsel involvement.

What We Offer

• A fast, transparent recruitment process
• Flexible working model- remote or hybrid options available
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A supportive, collaborative environment where your voice is heard