Legal Counsel (Fintech Payments)
  • England,London,City of London
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • Competitive salary
Job Description:
£COMPETITIVE
Hybrid working available
Candidates must be a UK-qualified solicitor with at least 3 years PQE.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a UK-Qualified Solicitor to join a leading UK-based FinTech innovator, an FCA-authorised Electronic Money Institution (EMI) that specializes in card issuing and merchant acquiring services. Known for providing fast, secure, and scalable payments infrastructure, our client is entering an exciting new phase of growth. To support this expansion, they are seeking a talented and proactive Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor to provide strategic and operational legal support across a dynamic and fast-paced business.
Duties of the Legal Counsel to include:
*As Legal Counsel, you will be a key member of a forward-thinking team. Your primary responsibilities will involve handling a variety of commercial and intellectual property matters.
*Drafting & Negotiation: You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements with vendors, customers, and partners.
*Data Protection: You will also be involved in ensuring compliance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, including conducting ROPA exercises, drafting data sharing arrangements, and responding to subject access requests.
*Commercial Judgment: You will apply strong commercial acumen to manage multiple workstreams and provide sound legal advice in a high-growth environment.
Requirements for the successful Legal Counsel to include:
*A minimum of 3 years PQE with a strong background in corporate or commercial law.
*You must be a UK-qualified solicitor with top-tier training.
*Essential in-house legal experience. Prior experience within a regulated FinTech or EMI environment would be a significant advantage.
*Candidates must possess excellent drafting and negotiation skills and be able to handle multiple workstreams simultaneously.
This vacancy is being advertised by Montpellier Resourcing Associates Limited. The services advertised by Montpellier Associates Resourcing Limited are those of an Employment Agency
Job number 2903764

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