At a Glance
- Tasks: Support legal operations by drafting agreements and assessing legal risks in a dynamic fintech environment.
- Company: Join Corpay, a fast-paced global fintech company with a collaborative legal team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, paid annual leave, and comprehensive onboarding.
- Other info: Opportunity for permanent position and exposure to complex legal matters.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in commercial law while working with industry leaders.
- Qualifications: 1-3 years of legal experience and a relevant law degree required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Corpay is currently looking to hire a junior Interim Legal Counsel to join our Legal team on a 12 month fixed-term basis, with the opportunity to move to permanent for the right candidate. This role will provide exposure to a broad range of commercial matters while partnering with business leaders to manage legal risk. The successful candidate will be a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, global fintech environment and who is enthusiastic and willing to learn. This position reports to the General Counsel (or designated Legal leader) and will collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Human Resources, Finance, Product, and Operations teams across the organization.
As an Interim Legal Counsel, Corpay will set you up for success by providing:
- Company-issued equipment
- Comprehensive onboarding and training
- A growing and establishing legal team
- Exposure to complex commercial and regulatory matters
The responsibilities of the role will include:
- BAU work including confidentiality agreements, T&Cs, drafting legal correspondence, reviewing a broad range of commercial agreements
- Working closely with senior legal counsel as an additional resource on large complex matters, including lending, derivatives, litigation and disputes
- Ability to identify, assess, and communicate legal risks, providing recommendations that align with Corpay's risk appetite and business objectives
- Review, develop, and maintain legal policies, contract templates, governance documentation, and standard legal processes to improve consistency and compliance
- Prepare concise legal risk assessments and executive summaries outlining potential impacts, mitigation strategies, and recommended actions
- Partner with Compliance, Risk, Finance, Product, HR, and business leaders to ensure legal considerations are integrated into operational and strategic initiatives
- Perform additional legal projects and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications & Skills:
- 1-3 Years post qualification experience
- Juris Doctor (JD), LLB, or equivalent law degree
- Ability to prioritize multiple matters while delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
- High level of integrity, attention to detail and an enthusiastic attitude
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in commercial, corporate, financial services, fintech, or in-house legal practice an advantage
Competitive salary based on experience. Paid annual leave plus.
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