At a Glance
- Tasks: Draft and negotiate commercial contracts while advising on data protection matters.
- Company: Join Engine by Starling, a fast-growing SaaS business in the banking sector.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days holiday, private medical insurance, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic legal team driving innovation in financial services.
- Qualifications: UK qualified lawyer with 3-5 years PQE in commercial contracts and data protection.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, largely due to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions worldwide, enabling them to benefit from innovative digital features and efficient back-office processes that have helped achieve Starling's success.
Hybrid Working
We have a hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. You must be prepared to travel to our various sites when necessary.
About the role
This role is for the Engine Legal Team and will report into the Senior Legal Counsel, Engine. The Engine Legal Team covers all legal aspects needed for a high growth company within a successful bank to succeed. This role will have a strong focus on commercial contracts and related matters.
What you'll get to do:
- Drafting, negotiating and advising on client facing commercial contracts (e.g. NDAs, framework agreements, SaaS agreements, other software licences).
- Drafting, negotiating and advising on a full range of third party supplier and intragroup commercial agreements (e.g. marketing, IT, technology, outsourcing) to support the development of Engine.
- Helping to advise on data protection matters in terms of supplier arrangements, client agreements and intragroup data sharing.
- Supporting Senior Legal Counsel (and General Counsel) on international expansion aspects of Engine.
- Managing multiple projects (often to tight deadlines) and supporting colleagues to ensure business and enterprise-wide initiatives are executed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Updating and maintaining Engine's legal precedent documents.
Requirements
You will be a UK qualified lawyer with around 3-5 years PQE (note PQE is a guide only), with banking SaaS and/or financial services regulatory (e.g. material outsourcing rules), and commercial contracts experience. Strong real life experience in drafting, advising and negotiating a range of different commercial contracts in a technology and financial services context (ideally both on a sell and buy side). Good real life experience in advising on data protection issues. You will need to have excellent technical knowledge, a solid understanding of contract law and principles and at the same time be commercially focused.
In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team:
- 60 minutes with two people from the Legal team
- 45 minute interview, including a case study
- 45 minutes with members of the senior leadership team.
Benefits
33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you). An extra day's holiday for your birthday. Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off. 16 hours paid volunteering time a year. Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme. Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection. Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton. Generous family-friendly policies. Incentives refer a friend scheme. Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks. Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing.
You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Technology Legal Counsel in London employer: Starling Bank
At Engine by Starling, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer generous benefits including 33 days of holiday, private medical insurance, and opportunities for volunteering, all while supporting a hybrid working model that encourages flexibility. Located in a thriving tech environment, our team is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the banking sector, ensuring that every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission.
