Junior Legal Counsel

Clear Junction is a global payments company licensed and regulated by the FCA in the UK. It offers regulated end‑to‑end payment solutions based on proprietary in‑house technology. The company’s infrastructure is designed to meet the growing needs of global financial companies. Founded in 2016, Clear Junction has experienced consistent double‑digit growth year on year, with over 150 fintech professionals now based across the UK and mainland Europe. As the fastest‑growing, founder‑led, privately owned business in the UK, Clear Junction has been recognised as one of the fastest‑growing privately held companies in The Sunday Times 100 List. It is also ranked by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s top 1000 growing companies.

We are looking for a Junior Legal Counsel to join our in‑house Legal team and support the delivery of commercial and regulatory legal work across the business. This role is ideal for a recently qualified or early‑career lawyer (typically 0‑3 years PQE) who is looking to gain broad, hands‑on experience in a regulated financial services environment, working closely with experienced legal colleagues and a wide range of internal stakeholders. This position is based in London, UK.

• Support the Legal team in providing accurate, timely and practical legal advice across commercial and regulatory matters affecting the business.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing and updating a wide range of legal documents, including client agreements, terms & conditions, vendor and consultancy agreements, NDAs and intra‑group documentation, and other legal documentation.
• Support negotiations by preparing mark‑ups, issue lists and summaries of key legal and commercial points.
• Assist with legal review of external communications, including marketing materials, website content and client‑facing documentation.
• Conduct legal research on UK, EU and international legislation relevant to fintech, payments and financial services, and help translate findings into practical guidance.
• Support the identification and assessment of legal and regulatory risks linked to business decisions, products, services, markets and counterparties.
• Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of legal policies, procedures, templates and internal guidance.
• Support regulatory audits, health checks and information requests, working closely with Risk, Fraud and AML teams.
• Help manage relationships with external legal counsel by coordinating inputs, documents and follow‑ups.
• Maintain accurate legal records, documentation and audit trails in line with internal policies and regulatory expectations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Product, Sales, Operations, Finance, AML, Risk, Fraud and HR to support day‑to‑day legal needs.
• Act as a backup to other members of the Legal team when required and support ad‑hoc legal projects as requested by senior legal colleagues.
• Contribute to process improvements and legal operations initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and consistency.

• A law degree and early‑career legal experience (in‑house or private practice).
• Strong interest in commercial law, regulatory law or financial services.
• Good understanding of contracts and legal documentation, or a strong desire to develop this area.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• A proactive, reliable and collaborative approach to work.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, regulated environment.
• Willingness to learn, take ownership and grow within an in‑house legal function.

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
• Private Medical Insurance: full Private Medical & Dental Cover (after probationary period).
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme plus Rewards and Perks Discount with YuLife.
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid working arrangement with minimum 3 days per week in the office.