Senior Legal Counsel (Contracts)

Sumsub; Greater London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading verification platform in the UK is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to manage complex contracts and drive business compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience, a law degree, and a proactive approach to legal issues. The role allows for a fully remote working schedule with excellent benefits including extra leave and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working schedule

Extra day off for birthday

Additional leave for holidays

Fully covered team offsites

Learning opportunities for industry events

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Legal Counsel or Senior Counsel.
• Extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Solid understanding of GDPR and other regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Leading the review, drafting, and negotiation of complex commercial contracts.
• Providing strategic guidance and risk-based assessment of contractual terms.
• Supporting cross-functional teams on contract-related matters.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal process improvement

Data protection laws

Proactive problem-solving

Education

University degree in law (LL.B.)

Preferably LL.M.

Tools

Contract lifecycle management tools

Job description

Sumsub is a leading full-cycle verification platform that enables scalable compliance.

From identity and business verification to ongoing monitoring, our platform adapts to your risk appetite and market demands, ensuring global compliance. Customize analytics and workflows with our no-code interface.

With over 4,000 clients across fintech, crypto, transportation, trading, e-commerce, education, and iGaming—including Bitpanda, Wirex, Avis, Bybit, Vodafone, Duolingo, Kaizen Gaming, and TransferGo.

We’re seeking a seasoned Senior Legal Counsel to support and scale Sumsub’s Contracts Team growth.

This individual contributor role will focus on managing complex contractual matters, resolving high-impact legal issues, and driving continuous process improvement across the Contacts Team.

The position offers the opportunity to make a strategic impact by ensuring excellence and efficiency in Sumsub’s legal operations while acting as a key partner to the Head of Contracts & Counterparty Relations.

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading the review, drafting, and negotiation of complex and high-value commercial contracts, including service, partnership, vendor, and supplier agreements.
• Providing strategic guidance and risk-based assessment of contractual terms to support business goals while maintaining compliance and risk control.
• Designing, implementing, and refining contract management processes, including the introduction of automation tools and workflow improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Supporting and advising cross-functional teams (Sales, Customer Operations, Product, Finance, etc.) on complex contract-related matters.
• Collaborating directly with the Head of Contracts & Counterparty Relations on strategic initiatives, including process optimization, policy updates, and scaling of legal operations.

About You: Must Have

• Fully remote and flexible working schedule, with access to a coworking space (in some locations).
• University degree in law (LL.B., preferably LL.M.).
• 6+ years of experience as a Legal Counsel or Senior Counsel, ideally in an international tech environment.
• Extensive experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements governed under English law.
• Proven experience with legal process improvement and contract lifecycle management tools.
• Proactive approach and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of data protection and privacy laws, including GDPR and other major regulatory frameworks.

Nice to have

• Experience in IT, fintech, or regtech companies.
• Familiarity with AML / KYC and other compliance-related principles.

What We Offer

• Fully remote and flexible working schedule, with access to a coworking space (in some locations).
• Working with a product that matters. Our technology helps to protect millions of users and lots of online services worldwide.
• International project. Our team works from offices in Berlin, Limassol, London, and Miami, our customers are spread from Mexico and the USA to Hong Kong, South Korea, and Singapore.
• 1 extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
• 7 additional days to enjoy the Christmas & New Year holidays.
• 7 days of sick leave (without the need for documentation).
• Regular, fully covered team offsites to connect and collaborate.
• Learning opportunities and support to attend industry events with the team.

The hiring stages

1. TA screening
2. Hiring Manager Interview
3. Assignment
4. Final Interview

Sounds like a great opportunity for your career development? Then go ahead and apply!

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