Legal Counsel - Financial Technology - 1 Year PQE

• Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid work model
• Career Development: Professional development reimbursement and access to our learning university
• Work-Life Balance: Competitive holiday scheme
• Comprehensive Benefits: Package designed to support employee wellbeing
• Inclusive Culture: Committed to welcoming, celebrating, and thriving on diversity
• Ongoing Training: Hands-on, team-customized development throughout your career

Key ResponsibilitiesPrimary Focus – Commercial Contracts (70%)

• Review, draft, and negotiate legal agreements with clients, suppliers, and other counterparties
• Work closely with sales teams to support business objectives
• Contribute to contract precedents and process improvements

Governance & Legal Risk Management (20%)

• Assist with maintaining and enforcing company policies and procedures, particularly those governing contract signatures
• Participate in business risk management activities, including attendance at risk committees when required

Secondary Responsibilities

• Dispute Resolution (5%): Provide initial advice on disputes and claims between the company and third parties (with support from the dedicated litigation function)
• Company Secretarial (3%): Assist, when required, with mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and other corporate activities
• HR Support (2%): Provide occasional advice to the HR team on staff disputes, claims, grievances, and other legal issues

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 1+ years PQE (Post-Qualification Experience)
• Experience with BPO outsourcing/commercial contracts or software SaaS licensing
• Previous experience working with sales teams (not just procurement)
• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills
• Excellent communication abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to build trusted relationships with internal clients (including sales and commercial teams) and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word (knowledge of other Office applications helpful)
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage heavy workload and meet tight deadlines
• Good working knowledge of data protection law
• Appropriate professional legal qualifications