Senior Legal Counsel

Noda; Greater London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in the UK is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal support on commercial contracts and compliance. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in legal matters related to fintech, a deep understanding of payments regulation, and strong negotiation skills. This position offers a remote-first work setup, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Remote-first setup with full flexibility

Training and development opportunities

Company-wide events and team bonding

Budget for home office setup

Generous time off policy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, ideally in fintech/payments.
• Deep understanding of open banking and GDPR regulations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advisory support across commercial contracts.
• Lead negotiations for key commercial transactions.
• Align legal strategy with operational and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Legal experience

Payments regulation knowledge

Commercial mindset

Contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Hey there, future changemaker!

At Noda we’re building seamless Open Banking solutions that make payments smarter, faster, and safer. We’re now looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our team and help drive the next wave of fintech innovation.

Your mission :

• Provide legal advisory support across the business: commercial contracts (merchant, partner, and vendor agreements), licensing, service terms, data processing agreements, and related documentation.
• Lead negotiation of key commercial and strategic transactions (e.g., partnerships, integrations, and vendor/supplier agreements).
• Work closely with the risk, compliance, and operations functions to align legal strategy with operational requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Develop, maintain, and refine Noda’s legal policies, procedures, and templates (contracts, data protection, privacy, cybersecurity, and intellectual property).
• Provide corporate governance support: board and shareholder matters, corporate entity structure, board minutes, and resolutions.
• Monitor emerging legal and regulatory developments in fintech/payment services, evaluate business impact, and provide proactive guidance.
• Serve as a strategic advisor and business partner to senior management and functional leads, balancing commercial objectives with legal risk.

Your skills and experience :

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience (commercial contracts + regulatory compliance), ideally within fintech/payments/financial services.
• Deep understanding of payments regulation (open banking, PSD2, e‑money regulations as applicable), data protection (GDPR), AML/KYC, and fintech compliance.
• Strong commercial mindset: able to partner with business teams, support growth, anticipate issues, and provide pragmatic legal advice.
• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, scaling startup/scale‑up environment, with dynamic priorities and evolving regulatory context.

What we offer :

• Your office, your rules: remote‑first setup with full flexibility—work from home, one of our offices, a café, or while exploring new places. Wherever you feel most productive, that’s your office.
• Keep growing: your growth is our priority. We cover trainings, courses, and certifications so you can sharpen your skills and stay ahead in your field.
• Strong connections: distance doesn’t stop us from building great bonds. From virtual hangouts and creative online sessions to local meet‑ups and company‑wide events, you’ll always feel part of the team.
• All the gear you need: we provide the hardware you need and a budget for your home office setup, making sure you’ve got the perfect tools to succeed.
• Time to recharge: we value balance just as much as results. That’s why we offer plenty of time off to rest, reset, and come back energized.

What happens once you apply :

• Your CV will undergo careful review, and we'll quickly update you on the next step in our recruitment journey.
• Get ready for an easy‑going introduction call with our recruiter, where you'll delve into the heart of our company, product, and team dynamics, while sharing your own experiences and aspirations.
• Should the vibe match and your expectations align, up next will be an engaging interview with our CLO and HRD.
• And if everything clicks, anticipate a thrilling job offer landing in your inbox soon!

We do our best to close interview rounds within 3 weeks or slightly longer. Send your application our way—we look forward to meeting you!