At a Glance
- Tasks: Draft and negotiate commercial contracts while advising on data protection and regulatory matters.
- Company: Join a mission-driven wealth management platform with a collaborative legal team.
- Benefits: Gain autonomy, shape legal processes, and enjoy broad exposure across various legal areas.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with innovative legal tech and contribute to process improvements.
- Why this job: Be part of a high-growth company making a real impact on financial freedom for millions.
- Qualifications: 2-7 PQE lawyer with strong commercial contracts experience, ideally in technology.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
MLA is supporting an award-winning, high-growth wealth management platform helping over 1.5 million customers save, invest, buy their first home and plan for retirement. The business is mission-driven, focused on enabling greater financial freedom, with a highly collaborative and embedded legal function.
The client is looking to hire a junior–mid level commercial lawyer to join a growing in-house legal team at a pivotal scaling stage. This position offers broad exposure across commercial contracting, product development and data protection, with real autonomy and the opportunity to shape legal processes and strategy.
- Draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial contracts (including SaaS, technology, banking and marketing agreements)
- Partner with product and business teams on new launches, initiatives and promotions
- Advise on data protection matters (including privacy notices, controller/processor arrangements and general queries)
- Support on regulatory matters alongside Compliance
- Contribute to legal tech implementation and process improvements (including AI and CLM tools)
- Provide ad hoc advice across areas such as IP, employment, property and disputes
- Manage and liaise with external counsel
2–7 PQE lawyer, ideally with strong training from a leading firm. Solid commercial contracts experience, particularly within technology (e.g. SaaS, software, reseller agreements). Financial services or regulated sector experience desirable but not essential.
Commercial Counsel - in London employer: Major, Lindsey & Africa
At MLA, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As part of our award-winning wealth management platform, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying comprehensive benefits and robust professional development opportunities. Join us in our mission to empower financial freedom for over 1.5 million customers, all while working in a supportive environment that values your contributions and growth.
Contact Details:
Major, Lindsey & Africa Recruitment Team
