Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial & Technology)

Fry & Brown; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic fintech company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to shape and support its innovative product in the international trade space. This role offers a unique opportunity for a legal professional with a strong commercial background and start-up mentality to work in a fast-growing environment. The ideal candidate is tech-savvy and prepared to take on a range of tasks while helping the company expand globally.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Start-up mentality with relevant experience.
• Tech-savvy and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Become the legal expert in a fast-growing fintech company.
• Support the expansion of innovative products.
• Engage in a variety of legal tasks.

Skills

Experience in commercial contracts

Understanding of technology and data protection

Pragmatic and confident

Excellent commercial acumen

Education

Common law qualified

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Legal Counsel with a passion for technology to join a dynamic start-up. This role is a unique chance to become the legal expert in a fast-growing fintech company that is making significant strides in the international trade space. With a global presence and the backing of a major banking institution, this position offers a blend of the agility of a startup with the robust support of an established financial player. You will support the expansion of an already successful, innovative product and the platform’s launch into new countries around the world. This role offers the chance to be at the forefront of a groundbreaking project that is set to revolutionise international trade. This is a full-time, permanent role that does not currently exist, making it a unique chance to shape and grow with the project.

Requirements/Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience, comfortable working autonomously and prepared to take calculated risks.
• Start-up mentality with a solid background in commercial contracts, technology and data protection; experience in international trade is an advantage.
• Common law qualified with a top law firm background, plus a few years in fintech start-up or similar environment.
• Tech-savvy legal professional who is eager to learn and grow within the international trade sphere.
• Pragmatic, confident with excellent commercial acumen and willingness to engage in a variety of tasks.

How to contact

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Tracy Brown on 020 3743 0695 or email [e-mail]