Senior Legal Counsel – FinTech SaaS & Contracts (Hybrid)

McKinlay Law; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing fintech company in Central London is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with 5-8 years of PQE in commercial, IT, or technology law. The role involves drafting complex contracts, managing legal compliance, and overseeing legal counsel. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to transition from private practice to an in-house environment. A competitive salary of £120k to £140k is offered in a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Must be able to draft contracts free-hand.
• Experience from either practice or a fintech business.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, preparing, and reviewing complex SaaS product contracts.
• Track and monitor legal and regulatory developments.
• Improving customer contract negotiation process.
• Advise on existing client contracts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for legal support.
• Manage external legal counsel.
• Advise on best practices and compliance.

Skills

Excellent drafting skills

Confident negotiator

Education

5 – 8 years PQE in commercial, IT or technology law

Job description

A fast-growing fintech company in Central London is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with 5-8 years of PQE in commercial, IT, or technology law. The role involves drafting complex contracts, managing legal compliance, and overseeing legal counsel. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to transition from private practice to an in-house environment. A competitive salary of £120k to £140k is offered in a hybrid work model.