Junior Legal Counsel (Commercial Contracts)

Posted 12 March 2023
Salary Negotiable
LocationLondon
Job type Permanent
Discipline Legal & Company Secretarial
ReferenceBBBH78493_1678645832
Contact NameCassidy Bishop

Job description

This is a rare opportunity, with a rapidly growing FinTech, for a Legal Counsel (NQ-2 PQE) seeking a fast paced in-house role.

In this rewarding role you will gain a broad exposure to all aspects of legal matters including commercial contracts, data privacy, potential M&A deals and broader corporate matters. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Reviewing and drafting commercial contracts
  • Advising a variety of stakeholders including the Senior Leadership Team
  • Supporting the Senior Legal Counsel on potential business expansion opportunities including working with external counsel
  • Participating in legal and compliance initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have the following profile:

  • Fantastic academics and a Degree in Law (UK or Commonwealth preferred)
  • Proven commercial contracts experience
  • An interest/knowledge of Fintech
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills
  • An analytical mind
  • The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

This is fantastic career opportunity where you will gain broad based experience within a supportive environment.