Legal Counsel - FinTech (5+ PQE)
Legal Counsel – FinTech (5+ PQE)
We’re supporting a fast-growing FinTech company in London that is looking to hire a Legal Counsel (5+ PQE) to join their expanding legal function. This is a broad, hands-on role offering exposure to a wide range of legal areas and the chance to be part of an exciting high-growth business.
The Role
You’ll work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to provide practical, business-focused legal support. The role spans commercial, regulatory, corporate, and privacy matters, giving you the opportunity to work on diverse projects in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts
- Provide day-to-day legal guidance across the business, including regulatory and compliance matters
- Assist with product, commercial, and operational legal queries
- Help develop internal processes, policies, and legal frameworks as the company scales
About You
- 5+ years PQE (law firm and/or in-house)
- Strong commercial contracts experience
- Comfortable advising across a range of legal areas
- Experience in technology, financial services, or a fast-paced, regulated industry is beneficial
- Proactive, adaptable, and able to work effectively with non-legal teams
- Able to be in the London office 3–4 days per week
Why Join?
- High-growth FinTech environment
- Broad, varied legal workload
- Close collaboration with leadership and product teams
- Opportunity to shape legal operations within a scaling organisation