Legal Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Job Title : Senior Legal Counsel

Location : Central London

Salary : £120k - £140k

PQE : 5-8 Years

Contract : 24 months FTC

Fast-growing, innovative fintech company are looking for a Legal Counsel, with a background in commercial, IT or technology law, to join their high‑calibre legal team. This role sits directly under the General Counsel.

• Drafting, preparing, and reviewing complex SaaS product contracts
• Track and monitor legal and regulatory developments
• Improving customer contract negotiation process and lead supplier negotiations
• Advise on existing client contracts, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to align legal support with business goals
• Oversee and manage external legal counsel
• Advising on best practices and compliance

• 5 – 8 years PQE in commercial, IT or technology law
• Excellent drafting skills – must be able to draft contracts free‑hand
• Experience from either practice or another fintech business
• Confident negotiator

Fantastic opportunity in a high‑performing, global business and ideal for a candidate coming from private practice looking to move into an in‑house role. Excellent benefits on offer.

The PQE on this role is a guide only and the client is open to seeing candidates with relevant experience.

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