Commercial Counsel in City of London

An innovative, fast‑scaling FinTech/SaaS powerhouse is on the hunt for a commercially sharp, solutions‑oriented Legal Counsel to join its London HQ. Backed by top‑tier private equity investors and expanding globally at pace, this is an exceptional opportunity to step into a high‑impact role at a company transforming the future of securities finance technology. This position is expected to draw significant interest, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only serious, suitably qualified candidates will be considered.

The Role

As Legal Counsel, you’ll partner closely with the General Counsel and senior Compliance leadership, becoming a critical part of the business’s second line of defence within an FCA‑regulated environment. You’ll advise across every corner of the organisation—including Sales, Technology, InfoSec, Product and Compliance—gaining exposure to complex commercial work, SaaS contracting, regulatory matters and strategic decision‑making. If you're a mid‑level lawyer seeking genuine ownership, autonomy and breadth, this is a standout opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for day‑to‑day legal queries across the business.
• Lead drafting and negotiation of complex technology and commercial agreements: SaaS, cloud services, NDAs, subcontractor agreements and more.
• Partner with the Interim General Counsel to negotiate agreements that protect the company’s commercial and regulatory interests.
• Support InfoSec & Compliance with RFQs, audit processes (including SOC), due diligence and vendor/client requests.
• Contribute to PE investor reporting across ESG, DEI and other business‑critical metrics.
• Maintain and evolve contract templates, playbooks and internal legal processes.
• Assist in preparing Board packs and investor updates.
• Monitor legal/regulatory changes (including data, DORA, tech and financial services regulation) and embed them into company processes and templates.

What You’ll Bring

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales), 4-10 years PQE from a recognised Law Firm FS or Tech Company.
• Strong grounding in Technology/IT Law, Commercial Contracts, Data Protection/Privacy, and ideally DORA exposure.
• In‑house experience (or solid secondment) in tech/FinTech is highly desirable.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced, high‑growth environment.
• Exceptional communication skills—clear, concise, and commercially aware.
• Analytical, collaborative, proactive and confident in owning matters independently.
• Strong relationship-building skills across functions and regions.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background.
• UK‑qualified lawyers (strongly preferred).

Why Join?

• A culture built on collaboration, innovation, integrity and excellence.
• A meritocratic environment where strong performance is recognised and rewarded.
• Hybrid working (minimum 2 days/week in the London office).
• A global, PE‑backed business with significant runway for growth, expansion and innovation.
• A genuine focus on ESG, diversity, equity and inclusion, and responsible growth.

Equal Opportunities

The company is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful workplace free from discrimination or harassment, valuing diversity as a driver of success. Recruitment decisions are made based on merit, capability and alignment with the role.

Final Note – High Demand Role

Due to the level, visibility and impact of this position, application volume is expected to be high. Please apply only if your experience aligns closely with the requirements above.