At a Glance
- Tasks: Draft and negotiate commercial contracts while advising on legal matters in a dynamic fintech environment.
- Company: Join a high-growth fintech business with a collaborative and innovative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Gain exposure to diverse legal matters and build strong internal relationships.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by influencing business decisions and shaping the legal function.
- Qualifications: 2-4PQE with experience in drafting technology-related agreements and working in regulated environments.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
SSQ is partnering with a high-growth fintech business to recruit a 2-4PQE Commercial Legal Counsel to join its expanding legal team in London. Suited to someone who trained in private practice and has worked in-house or had secondment experience.
Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you will gain exposure to a wide range of legal matters spanning commercial contracts, product development, data protection and regulatory issues.
The role offers significant visibility across the organisation at an exciting stage of growth, providing the opportunity to influence business decisions, build strong internal relationships and help shape the development of a growing legal function.
- Draft, negotiate and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including technology, SaaS, software development, outsourcing, marketing and strategic partnership contracts.
- Partner with business teams on the launch of new products, services, promotions and operational initiatives.
- Advise on data protection matters, including privacy notices, data processing agreements and wider compliance queries.
- Work closely with Compliance and Risk teams on regulatory matters.
- Support the implementation and development of legal technology solutions, including contract lifecycle management and AI-assisted legal tools.
- Provide advice across a range of legal matters, including intellectual property, employment, property and disputes.
- Deliver practical legal training and guidance to stakeholders across the business.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business.
- Manage relationships with external legal advisers where required.
Training from a recognised law firm.
Demonstrable experience drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts.
Particular experience advising on technology-related agreements, including SaaS, software development and other IT arrangements.
Experience within financial services or another regulated environment would be advantageous.
Legal Counsel - Fintech in London employer: SSQ
Join a leading UK firm that champions a collaborative and inclusive work culture, offering exceptional opportunities for professional growth in the dynamic fields of Data Protection and Cyber Law. With a diverse client base and a commitment to innovation, employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and development, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
