Interim Commercial Counsel - Global Payments & Commercial Organisation
Interim Commercial Counsel
Global Payments & Technology Business
We're partnering with a leading global payments and technology organisation on an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to join its high-performing European legal team.
This is a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation within one of the world's most dynamic and heavily regulated sectors. Operating at the intersection of technology, financial services and digital commerce, the business continues to shape how consumers and businesses transact across international markets.
What makes this role particularly compelling is the breadth of the work. You'll advise on the launch of new products and services, negotiate strategic commercial agreements with key clients, and partner closely with product stakeholders to bring innovative solutions to market across Europe.
Whether you're looking to make your first move in-house from private practice or build on existing industry experience, this role offers exceptional exposure, visibility and long-term development potential.
You'll be joining a collaborative and commercially focused legal team, working directly with senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions and playing a key role in supporting strategic growth initiatives across the region.
The Opportunity
This is a broad, hands-on commercial role with significant exposure to product development and strategic business initiatives.
You'll advise on a diverse range of matters spanning technology contracts, bespoke client agreements, consumer law considerations and regulatory issues, partnering closely with product, commercial and compliance teams to deliver practical legal solutions in a fast-paced environment.
The culture is innovative, inclusive and highly collaborative - ideal for someone who enjoys being embedded within the business and influencing decision-making from the outset.
Key Responsibilities
• Advise on the launch of new products and services across the European region
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial and technology agreements
• Support strategic client arrangements and bespoke commercial negotiations
• Develop and maintain template agreements and legal playbooks
• Identify and escalate competition, data protection and financial regulatory considerations where appropriate
• Partner closely with product, compliance and business stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions
• Manage day-to-day legal queries and take ownership of commercial legal matters from instruction to completion
• Engage and manage external counsel on cross-border legal issues
• Deliver training to business teams on legal developments, policies and processes
• Contribute to the ongoing effectiveness and continuous improvement of the wider legal function
About You
• Qualified in England & Wales with up to 4 years' PQE
• Experience gained either in-house within a regulated or technology-led business, or in a leading private practice environment
• Strong academic background and excellent technical drafting skills
• Demonstrable experience negotiating complex commercial and technology agreements
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, international environment
• Previous exposure to payments, fintech or wider financial services would be advantageous
• Experience advising on consumer law matters and cross-border arrangements would be beneficial
Why This Role?
• Opportunity to join a globally recognised technology and payments business
• Work at the cutting edge of product innovation and digital commerce
• Broad exposure across commercial, regulatory and product-related matters
• Partner directly with senior stakeholders and influence strategic initiatives
• Excellent platform for a first move in-house or a step-up within industry
• Highly collaborative and supportive team culture with genuine opportunities for progression
• Exposure to complex, multi-jurisdictional work across Europe within a market-leading organisation
If you're a commercially minded lawyer looking for a role where you can combine cutting-edge technology, strategic influence and high-quality international work, I'd love to speak with you.
📧 Send your CV to interims@thesjp.co.uk
💡 We also offer a generous referral bonus for successful introductions.