Senior Legal Counsel

We are representing a Fintech Payments Company, specialising in Credit Cards & Payment Services in their search for a Senior Legal Counsel to be based in their London Office. This role is perfect for someone already working in-house within Financial Services, looking to grow their knowledge and start managing a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting, reviewing, amending and negotiating commercial contracts; including SAAS Agreements, Client Agreements, NDA's and Partnership Agreements.
• Advising the company on any regulatory challenges they may face and liaising with the FCA to ensure compliance. Horizon scanning will come into this.
• Working on Corporate transactions (including M & A).
• Assisting with Litigation and Data Protection matters from time to time.
• Collaborating with the wider legal team and other stakeholders of the business.
• Supervising junior members of the legal team.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years PQE E & W Qualified Lawyer.
• Strong skills in contract drafting and negotiations, and regulatory compliance (FCA).
• Experience supervising junior members of the legal team.
• Must have worked within an FCA Regulated Company.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking and proactive company. If you meet the qualifications and are ready for a new challenge, please apply!