Senior Legal Counsel — Crypto & Payments Strategy (Remote)

BCB Group; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Senior Legal Officer to support its commercial team. This remote or hybrid role involves drafting complex contracts, providing legal advice across business units, and managing legal projects. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in a similar position and fluency in English, with a preference for French. Strong analytical skills and the ability to handle regulatory matters are essential. The position offers a range of benefits, including generous annual leave and wellbeing days.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

4 wellbeing days per year

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience in a similar legal role.
• Ability to provide strategic advice in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in payments, banking or financial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex contractual arrangements.
• Provide day-to-day legal advice to business units.
• Manage specific legal projects and client migrations.

Skills

Strategic legal advice

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Qualified lawyer with 5+ years post-qualification experience

Fluent in English

Additional language (preferably French)

Job description

A leading financial services provider is seeking a Senior Legal Officer to support its commercial team. This remote or hybrid role involves drafting complex contracts, providing legal advice across business units, and managing legal projects. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in a similar position and fluency in English, with a preference for French. Strong analytical skills and the ability to handle regulatory matters are essential. The position offers a range of benefits, including generous annual leave and wellbeing days.