Senior Legal Counsel (United Kingdom)

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative FinTech company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to navigate UK financial regulations and support market expansion. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with industry experts in a rapidly growing environment, where your legal insights will directly impact financial product development and regulatory strategies. Enjoy the flexibility of a remote or hybrid work model while contributing to a mission that simplifies payments and finance for clients worldwide. If you are a results-driven legal professional with a passion for the financial sector, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Model

International Work Environment

Impact on Product Development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial sector legal counsel.
• Strong knowledge of UK financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on compliance in the UK financial sector.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents and agreements.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Legal Document Drafting

Negotiation Skills

Knowledge of UK Financial Laws

Creative Problem Solving

Job description

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Senior Legal Counsel (United Kingdom), Cambridge

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Client:

ZEN.COM

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

9

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

ZEN.com is a fast-growing FinTech company on a mission to simplify payments and finance for both individual and business clients. We operate in global markets, providing innovative payment, acquiring, and card issuing solutions. Our ecosystem combines security, speed, and cutting-edge technology to offer the highest level of convenience.

We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to help us comply with UK financial regulations and support our expansion into new markets.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice on regulatory compliance for Zen.com’s operations in the UK financial sector
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents, including terms & conditions, agreements, and customer notifications
• Preparing corporate documents, such as board/shareholder meeting minutes and regulatory filings
• Monitoring and interpreting legal and regulatory changes affecting the company’s business operations

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a lawyer or in-house counsel in the financial sector
• Excellent knowledge of UK laws, especially financial sector regulations
• Knowledge of Singapore financial regulations would be a strong plus
• Result-oriented mindset with the ability to find creative solutions

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a rapidly growing FinTech company with a global reach
• Work in an international environment with industry experts
• Real impact on financial product development and regulatory strategy
• Flexible work model – remote or hybrid, depending on preference
  
  

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications.