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Senior Legal Counsel - Disputes

Wise

London

On-site

GBP 75,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A leading financial technology company in London is seeking a UK-qualified lawyer with over 6 years of PQE to advise on a variety of disputes. The role involves working closely with internal and external stakeholders in matters related to litigation, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. This company values diversity and offers an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

  • At least 6 years PQE in UK law.
  • Experience in commercial disputes in the banking or payments industry.
  • Ability to manage multiple disputes across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on a range of disputes, including high-value litigations and regulatory matters.
  • Work closely with stakeholders and collaborate with junior lawyers.
  • Build relationships with business units for compliance and regulatory issues.

Skills

Strong communication skills
Collaborative problem-solving
Risk assessment and management

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

Job description

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Job Responsibilities
  • Advise and lead on a broad range of disputes both UK/Europe-focused and globally, including high-value litigations and arbitrations, regulatory matters, competition disputes, IP disputes, consumer disputes, and asset recovery cases.
  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders on contentious matters, including collaborating with junior lawyers and liaising with external counsel where appropriate.
  • Advise, update, and liaise with internal stakeholders on ongoing contentious matters, including Treasury, Banking and Expansion, Risk, Compliance, Operations, and various Boards and committees.
  • Build relationships with multiple business units and become a trusted advisor on issues like financial and consumer regulations, sanctions, AML, anti-bribery, banking arrangements, new products, partnerships, and employment issues.
  • Identify, assess, manage, and report risks, providing practical advice to mitigate them.
  • Collaborate with the Legal Team across various locations to deliver impactful initiatives.
  • Report to the Head of Legal, Disputes.
Qualifications
  • UK-qualified lawyer with at least 6 years PQE.
  • Experience in commercial disputes, preferably in banking or payments industry-related contentious matters.
  • Ability to manage multiple disputes across jurisdictions.
  • Strong communication skills to evaluate and succinctly present legal advice.
  • Capable of navigating complex issues with multiple stakeholders and developing solutions.
  • Collaborative, problem-solving approach.
Additional Information

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