Senior Legal Counsel

Wise; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in London seeks an experienced UK-qualified lawyer to advise on legal matters relating to business and regulatory initiatives. You will mentor the Legal Team and negotiate complex agreements while managing risks. The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years PQE with experience in payments, technology, and regulatory compliance, and work in a hybrid model, attending the office three days a week.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 7 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in law firm or in-house focusing on payments and technology.
• Strong ability to evaluate and communicate legal advice clearly.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal matters for UK and Europe initiatives.
• Mentor the Legal Team and drive business initiatives.
• Negotiate complex agreements with bank partners.

Skills

UK-qualified lawyer

Commercial contract structuring

Financial services regulation

Clear communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Qualified lawyer with at least 7 years PQE

Job description

Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.
Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission and what we offer.

Job Description

• Advise and lead on a wide range of legal matters relating to Wise’s day to day and strategic initiatives, both UK/Europe-focussed and globally.
• Mentor and upskill the Legal Team (based in London, New York, Austin, Tallinn, Singapore, Brussels and São Paulo) to continue delivering on initiatives that will impact the business.
• Work closely and build relationships with multiple business teams across Wise including Product, Compliance, Wise Platform, Banking and Expansion, Operations and various Boards and committees.
• Become a trusted advisor on issues such as financial and consumer regulations, sanctions, AML and anti-bribery issues, banking arrangements, new products, partnerships, employment issues etc.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements with bank partners, API users and enterprise customers.
• Identify, assess, manage and report risks to the business and provide practical advice solutions to reduce or mitigate risk.
• Based out of our London office, a hybrid business model that requires this individual to be in the office 3 days per week on average.
• Report to Head of Legal, UK & Europe.

Qualifications

• UK-qualified lawyer with at least 7 years PQE.
• Law firm or in-house experience, focusing on payments, technology, card processing, financial services or banking.
• Ability to evaluate and summarise legal advice and communicate advice in a succinct and pragmatic way to different areas of the business.
• Proven aptitude for commercial contract structuring, drafting, and negotiation;
• Strong interest and experience in financial services regulation including payments, consumer protection, banking or investments.
• Clear communication, project coordination, and management skills.
• Ability to navigate difficult issues and multiple stakeholders, advising the business on key risks, and developing solutions.
• Have a get-it-done, collaborative approach to problem solving.

Additional Information

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences. Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

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