Senior Legal Counsel - Fintech (Payments)

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for a fully remote position. The role involves addressing legal developments, managing company secretarial matters, and drafting contracts. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years PQE experience, with a background in commercial law and the payments/financial services sector. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to collaborate across business functions are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years PQE experience.
• Experience in general commercial law within an in-house role.
• Background in payments/financial services sector.

Responsibilities

• Address commercial, IT, regulatory, and other legal developments.
• Create and update standard contracts and internal policies.
• Manage litigation for the Group.

Skills

Commercial law expertise

Contract negotiation

Time management

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel

Fully remote

The Duties:

1. Address commercial, IT, regulatory, and other legal developments (e.g., GDPR, PSD3), identifying those impacting the business and facilitating or taking appropriate action.
2. Create and update standard contracts, T&Cs, internal policies, systems, and controls.
3. Draft and negotiate contracts (e.g., processing, partner, collaboration/joint venture, BIN sponsorship, gateway services, and employee arrangements).
4. Handle Company Secretarial matters including managing the Group structure, Board meetings, minutes, and statutory filings.
5. Manage litigation for the Group.
6. Oversee IP, domains, and trademark registrations of the Group.

The requirements:

1. Minimum 4 years PQE experience.
2. Experience in general commercial law within an in-house role.
3. Background in payments / financial services sector.
4. Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
5. Fast, self-driven learner capable of understanding complex products, solutions, and legal frameworks.
6. Ability to collaborate across multiple business functions.
7. Experience managing company secretarial processes.
8. Solutions-oriented with excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills.