Legal Counsel ( US/Commercial/ Fintech)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the fintech sector is seeking a motivated Legal Counsel to join their London team. This role offers a unique opportunity for a US-qualified attorney with over 5 years of experience to work in-house, focusing on corporate law and fintech regulations. You will negotiate key partnerships with major clients, provide legal advice across various business functions, and innovate financing products for SMEs. Join a recognized team that values diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Modern office space

Subsidized meals

Wellness amenities

Social activities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PQE in corporate, M&A, financing, fintech.
• Experience in negotiating major partnerships and drafting agreements.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate partnerships and draft bespoke agreements.
• Provide legal advice across business functions.
• Innovate and develop new financing products for SMEs.

Skills

US qualification (preferably New York or California)

5+ years of transactional experience

Knowledge of financing and corporate law

Ability to work across multiple jurisdictions

Interest in fintech and SME financing

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Education

JD from a top US law firm

Job description

Legal Counsel (US/Commercial/Fintech), London

Client:

YouLend

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

80ec3c10e810

Job Views:

10

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

About Us

YouLend is a leading global embedded financing platform partnering with major e-commerce and tech companies such as Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Deliveroo, Etsy, and Grubhub. Our platform and APIs enable partners to offer flexible, branded financing solutions to merchants, supported by AI-driven credit risk assessment technology. Operating across the US, UK, and EU, we aim to embed financing seamlessly into customer journeys, shaping the future of financial services.

We seek a high-caliber, motivated legal professional to join our London team. You will collaborate with our legal department and broader company to support growth targets and assist our US, UK, and EU businesses, with a primary focus on the US market.

If you are a US-qualified attorney with over 5 years of PQE, experience in corporate, M&A, financing, fintech, or capital markets at a top US law firm in London or the EU, this role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in an in-house environment while expanding your practice scope.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate major partnerships and draft bespoke partnership agreements with clients like Amazon, eBay, Stripe, and Shopify.
• Provide pragmatic legal advice across various business functions including commercial, product, and tech teams.
• Structure and update product offerings and partnership models in compliance with US fintech regulations.
• Review and update merchant financing agreements considering market and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate on complex capital market transactions such as credit facilities, financings, and securitizations.
• Innovate and develop new financing products for SMEs.
• Support product development teams with legal input on existing and new products.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents.

Candidate Profile

• US qualification (preferably New York or California) with 5+ years of transactional experience at a top US law firm.
• Interest in fintech and SME financing.
• Ability to work across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK and EU.
• Knowledge of financing, corporate law, and commercial transactions.
• Experience with a broad range of legal issues and contracts.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred Skills

• In-house or fintech experience.
• Experience with cross-border transactions and multicultural teams.
• Familiarity with UK and EU legal frameworks.

Our Recognitions & Benefits

Our legal team recently won "In-House Banking & Financial Services Team of the Year" at The Lawyer Awards. YouLend has been recognized as a top fintech worldwide and as one of the "Best Places to Work 2024" by the Sunday Times.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, enhanced parental leave, modern office space, subsidized meals, wellness amenities, and social activities.

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, basing decisions solely on merit and business needs.

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom