Regulatory Legal Counsel

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A high growth VC backed Fintech in London is seeking a Legal Counsel with a strong regulatory background. Your role will involve navigating jurisdictional challenges, drafting commercial contracts, and advising internal teams. Ideal candidates are England and Wales Qualified lawyers with fintech experience and strong communication skills. This opportunity offers a dynamic environment in a rapidly expanding business, committed to social responsibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years PQE as a lawyer.
• Experience in a reputable law firm on regulatory matters for fintechs.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Working on regulatory matters for expansion and product launches.
• Negotiating and drafting commercial contracts.
• Advising internal stakeholders on legal issues.
• Engaging with regulators on licensing matters.

Skills

Regulatory matters

Negotiation

Communication

Fintech experience

Education

England and Wales Qualified lawyer

Job description

Delighted to have been instructed by a high growth VC backed Fintech as they look to continue to grow their established legal team, and bring in a Legal Counsel with a regulatory background. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a sensational business that's changing the game. As part of the role, you will be assisting the business in navigating different jurisdictional challenges whilst also having the opportunity to work on a real breadth of work (including commercial contracts matters).

Key responsibilities:

• Working on a range of regulatory matters in relation to expansion into new jurisdictions and new product launches.
• Negotiating and drafting commercial contracts and advising internal stakeholders on any legal issue in the contract.
• Assisting other members of the legal team with matters as well as advising other teams on how to navigate day to day legal and regulatory challenges.
• Engaging with the regulators on certain matters (which can include licensing).

Qualifications:

• England and Wales Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 3 years PQE.
• Has worked in a reputable law firm on regulatory matters for fintech's. Ideal if currently working in a fintech on regulatory product matters or have experience working on this within Private Practice.
• A strong communicator with experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Fintech or payments experience is ideal and regulator experience will be a plus.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a regulatory lawyer to join a flourishing fast-paced business looking to keep growing, whilst continuing to champion their corporate social responsibility at the forefront. If you meet the requirements and are seeking a new and exciting challenge, please apply!

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