Senior Legal Counsel - Disputes

Wise; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wise seeks a skilled UK-qualified lawyer with at least 6 years of experience to lead on a variety of contentious matters. The role focuses on high-value disputes and working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders across the organization. As a trusted advisor, you will manage risks and develop solutions in the evolving financial landscape.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years PQE in law.
• Experience in commercial disputes, particularly in banking or payments.
• Ability to lead multiple disputes across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Lead on high-value disputes, arbitrations, and regulatory matters.
• Advise internal stakeholders and manage ongoing contentious matters.
• Provide practical risk advice and collaborate with the Legal Team.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

UK qualified lawyer

Job description

Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.
Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission and what we offer.

Job Description

• Advise and lead on a broad range of disputes both UK/Europe-focussed and globally, including high-value litigations and arbitrations, regulatory matters, competition disputes, IP disputes, consumer disputes and asset recovery cases.

• Work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders on contentious matters, including working with junior lawyers to gather facts and develop arguments and submissions, and liaising closely, where appropriate, with external counsel.

• Advise, update and liaise with various internal stakeholders on the status of ongoing contentious matters, including Treasury, Banking and Expansion, Risk, Compliance, Operations and various Boards and committees.

• Build relationships with multiple business units across the Company and become a trusted advisor on a range of issues including financial and consumer regulations, sanctions, AML and anti-bribery issues, banking arrangements, new products, partnerships, employment issues etc.

• Identify, assess, manage and report risks to the business and provide practical advice solutions to reduce or mitigate risk.

• Work with the Legal Team (based in London, New York, Austin, Tallinn, Singapore, Brussels and São Paulo) to deliver initiatives that will impact the wider business.

• Report to Head of Legal, Disputes

Qualifications

• UK-qualified lawyer with at least 6 years PQE.

• Background in commercial disputes, preferably with experience of banking or payments industry-related contentious matters.

• Ability to lead on multiple contentious matters at once across different jurisdictions.

• Ability to evaluate and summarise legal advice and communicate advice in a succinct and pragmatic way to different areas of the business.

• Ability to navigate difficult issues and multiple stakeholders, advising the business on key risks, and developing solutions.

• Have a get-it-done, collaborative approach to problem solving.

Additional Information

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visitWise.Jobs.

Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us onLinkedInandInstagram.