Commercial Lawyer (London Area)

Our client is an innovative and fast-paced payments business, they are looking an experienced Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a hybrid position based in London , offering the opportunity to work with a truly global company at the forefront of digital commerce. A competitive salary and excellent benefits package are on offer.

The organisation partners with some of the biggest names in fintech and enables seamless cross-border payments for businesses around the world. With offices in multiple global locations and a team rich in diversity, this company prides itself on a culture of collaboration, ownership, and innovation.

The Opportunity:

This role will sit within a supportive and well-established legal function, working closely with internal stakeholders across commercial, sales, operations, and compliance teams. You’ll report into a London-based senior legal lead and will focus primarily on commercial contracts and supporting business activities in regulated payments and technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of commercial contracts including supplier agreements, customer contracts, reseller and referral agreements, and software licensing.
• Advising on intra-group arrangements, corporate governance documents, and outsourcing agreements.
• Improving legal processes and implementing best-practice frameworks for contract management.
• Providing pragmatic legal guidance on various commercial and operational matters, including data protection, intellectual property, and corporate legal queries.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams across multiple jurisdictions.
• Managing relationships with external counsel and distilling complex legal advice into clear business guidance.

What We’re Looking For:

• UK qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE , ideally gained in-house or with strong secondment experience.
• Commercial contracts experience is essential; exposure to financial services, payments, or tech sectors would be highly desirable.
• Skilled at translating legal concepts into clear, commercial advice.
• Confident working independently and pushing matters forward proactively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.