Senior Lawyer – Payments & Merchant Services
Circa 8-month contract | Competitive day rate | Hybrid
Exciting opportunity with a leading global financial institution
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Lawyer to join a high-performing legal team supporting a growing payments and merchant services business .
This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to work across payments regulation, commercial contracting and product innovation , partnering with senior stakeholders and helping shape strategic initiatives.
What you’ll be doing
- Advising on payments regulation and regulatory change
- Negotiating and drafting commercial contracts , including customer, supplier and partnership agreements
- Supporting merchant services, payment gateways and wider payment solutions
- Advising on product development, innovation and strategic projects
- Identifying and managing legal and regulatory risk
What we’re looking for
- UK-qualified solicitor with circa 8+ years’ PQE
- Strong experience in commercial contracts and/or payments regulation, regulation or transactional services
- Experience leading, coaching or developing others
- Comfortable working with and influencing senior stakeholders
- Commercial, pragmatic and confident providing constructive challenge
Why this role?
Competitive day rate
Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office
Global financial institution / recognised brand
🚀 High-profile payments and commercial work
Opportunity to lead a small team
🤝 Exposure to senior business stakeholders
If you’re a senior lawyer with experience of banking products and are looking for your next interesting contract opportunity with a major global brand , get in touch.
Senior Lawyer - Payments/Merchant Acquiring/Banking Products - Top Tier Bank in London employer: The Stephen James Partnership
As a leading law firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. Our commitment to professional development ensures that as a Law Clerk, you will have access to ongoing training and mentorship opportunities, allowing you to grow your legal expertise in a supportive environment. Located in a vibrant city, we offer a dynamic workplace where your contributions are valued, and you can make a meaningful impact in the field of employment law.
Contact Details:
The Stephen James Partnership Recruitment Team
