Legal Counsel in London

Due to the Christmas period, application review and interviews will begin in the first week of Jan 2026. We appreciate your patience and look forward to reviewing your application in the new year.

ClearBank is built on the belief that banking infrastructure shouldn't slow down progress. Quite the opposite. Speed it up and that's when you unlock potential. When you really start to innovate. That spirit and 'can-do' attitude is why our clients – from FinTechs and crypto platforms, to banks and credit unions – choose to use our API to power their banking infrastructure. But it's our people who are the stars here. They power that innovation, push harder to break boundaries. They make coming to work (or working from home) fun. They're the ones we trust to catapult our clients to success. Just as they trust us to build a business that's always striding forward.

What You Can Expect

You’ll be a key member of the Group Legal Team as Legal Counsel reporting to the Head of Legal – Group. You’ll be a part of a fast-growing business that is challenging the market and doing things differently. And you’ll be joining one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the UK, according to Deloitte Fast 50.

Role

You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting strategic corporate initiatives, advising on corporate organisational structures, and our expansion into new jurisdictions to develop and promote our capabilities in payments, clearing, agency and embedded banking and digital asset products. You’ll help with implementation of Group standards across the ClearBank Group which currently comprises UK and EU subsidiaries. You will:

• Provide accurate, practical and timely legal advice on a broad range of general corporate and commercial matters, including drafting and negotiating material contracts, collaboration and strategic partnership agreements.
• Support the business in managing and protecting its intellectual property (IP) portfolio and leading legal support for IP matters including software licensing, trademarks, and brand protection.
• Advise senior management, Group Board and functional partners on corporate governance matters, compliance with shareholder and funding agreements and ensuring that organisational activities align with relevant law.
• Draft and agree intragroup services and outsourcing agreements and agreements covering use of Group IP and Group level data and privacy protection agreements.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across all departments to help shape and deliver on ClearBank corporate strategy and provide legal and regulatory advice from an early stage or when requested, in Group level projects and programmes.
• Assist teams in understanding the legal implications of their activities and empower them to manage risks effectively.
• Develop and maintain corporate legal resources, including templates and guidance documents, to improve efficiency and support the wider organisation.
• Support with M&A, restructuring, fundraising rounds, and investor matters.

What You’ll Bring

The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales with at least 5 years PQE advising on corporate law, commercial contracts and governance matters in a financial services institution. A breadth of experience will complement the broad nature of work in this role. Direct experience of the areas highlighted in the above section is preferred. A working knowledge of UK and other payment systems is beneficial but not necessary.

To be successful within the ClearBank Legal Team, candidates must be able to work independently whilst liaising effectively and building relationships with stakeholders. In terms of culture, we are looking for a motivated individual with great people skills. Someone who is delivery focused and confident in suggesting solutions and enhancements. You’ll need to enjoy working through complex, novel situations as well as problem-solving. You’ll also need to be comfortable reprioritising and adapting to change.

Bonus Attributes

• Experience in a high-growth or scale up environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Comfortable with reprioritising and adapting to change.
• Experience in reviewing legal business processes and providing recommendations.
• Experience advising on prudential matters e.g. leverage ratio and large exposure considerations.

What We Offer In Return

• Flexible work culture to achieve a strong work-life balance.
• 27 days of annual leave per year, plus public holidays.
• Option to work abroad for up to 30 days in a rolling 12-month period.
• Regular social events open to all.
• Option to swap bank holidays to any other day of your choice.
• Long term disability cover and accident cover.
• Take a couple of days per year to do something that matters to you.
• Generous pension contribution without mandatory employee contribution.
• Mobile phone allowance and travel cost reimbursement.
• Enhanced family-friendly leave.
• Personal development budgets, opportunities for role-related training and unlimited LinkedIn Learning.

A little bit more about us!

At ClearBank we think about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) a lot. We're committed to making sure our teams reflect society. Here are some of the things we’re most proud of:

• 42% of our senior management roles are held by women.
• Our enhanced family leave policies.
• Increasing awareness of neurodiversity in the workplace.

Our Hiring Process And What You Can Expect

• Application: A member of our talent acquisition team will review your application against the key requirements for the role.
• Screening: You’ll spend 30-45 minutes speaking to one of our recruiters.
• First Interview: You’ll spend one hour with a member of our hiring team.
• Second Interview: This will be a competency-based interview with one or more members of our team.
• Final Stage: You will have a final meeting with the Head of Department.
• Offer: Congratulations! Get ready to transform banking forever!

Equal Opportunities

ClearBank is committed to ensuring equal opportunities throughout every stage of the recruitment process. ClearBank strives for diversity and inclusion of all forms, including gender, age, educational and professional background, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

As part of the Company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable adjustments to candidates during the recruitment process, including to individuals with disabilities.