Senior Legal Counsel (Payments) - Global Financial Institution

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with expertise in payments law and regulatory change. The role involves advising various banking teams across the UK and EU on legal matters related to payments and regulatory developments. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with regulatory experience, strong communication skills, and an interest in payment innovations. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with regulatory advisory experience, preferably in a financial institution or top-tier law firm.
• Strong interest in evolving payment innovations and emerging regulatory initiatives.
• Good understanding of payments architecture and regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide support on regulatory changes affecting payments.
• Research and analyze legal and regulatory requirements.
• Offer legal support for internal projects and business initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory advisory experience

Payments sector knowledge

Strong communication skills

Project and regulatory law expertise

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

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Senior Legal Counsel (Payments) - Global Financial Institution, slough

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Client:

The Stephen James Partnership

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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3

Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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About the Job

Are you a qualified lawyer with a keen interest in payments law and regulatory change?

Do you have experience working on regulatory matters, especially in the financial services or payments sector?

Interested in joining a dynamic in-house legal team with a broad, hands-on remit in a global financial institution?

The Client

We are partnering with a leading global financial institution to find a Payments Regulatory Lawyer – Senior Legal Counsel within their Corporate & Strategic Projects Legal Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with regulatory experience to get involved in a wide variety of legal work, particularly in payments and digital innovation. You’ll be advising teams across the UK and EU, working on projects that will shape the future of payments regulation.

The Role

This is a senior in-house legal role focused on payments law and regulatory change, providing legal counsel to retail, commercial, and corporate banking teams in the UK and across Europe. The role reports to the Managing Associate General Counsel – Payments and will involve:

• Providing support and guidance on regulatory changes and industry developments affecting payments and related financial services.
• Researching and analyzing relevant legal and regulatory requirements, as well as industry trends and best practices.
• Offering legal support for internal projects, business initiatives, and transformation programs, and participating in cross-functional working groups.
• Preparing materials and reports to support internal discussions, decision-making, and risk management.
• Proactively advising the business on significant legal and regulatory developments and their potential impact.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified lawyer with regulatory advisory experience, gained either within a financial institution or at a top-tier law firm.
• Regulatory experience, ideally in the payments sector, advising banks and/or fintechs.
• Strong interest in evolving payment innovations and emerging regulatory initiatives.
• A good understanding of payments architecture and the regulatory framework.
• Experience in commercial, project, and regulatory law.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work directly with the business.
• Excellent lateral thinking and problem-solving skills.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working model with at least 3 days in the office
• Exposure to a wide range of regulatory and legal issues in a fast-paced, global banking environment