Manage our deal pipeline, advise on corporate governance, and lead legal automation
Own and manage the end-to-end client contracting process, proactively identifying and mitigating bottlenecks to ensure seamless business continuity
Work closely with our Contracts Manager to oversee deal flow
Deliver pragmatic, agile, and solutions-focused legal advice that enables business growth
Provide critical support on high-stakes, bespoke, and higher-risk contractual negotiations for key institutional clients and strategic payment accounts
Support a range of corporate and strategic legal matters including corporate governance, cap table management, share option scheme maintenance, and shareholder documentation
Overseeing corporate housekeeping to ensure strict statutory compliance
Support and contribute to our legal automation and legal technology initiatives by developing scalable legal templates, playbooks, and modernising internal workflows
Help to optimise our contract lifecycle management processes, internal legal workflows, and data management systems
Act as a trusted internal advisor, providing ad hoc support on employment-related matters

Qualified UK Solicitor with ideally 2–4 years’ PQE
Strong foundation in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts
Exposure to corporate work (fundraising, governance, shareholders and cap table management), financial services/fintech, or data protection/GDPR
Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and deliver pragmatic solutions
Delivery-focused, calm under pressure, and comfortable managing multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
Strong organisational skills and a willingness to take ownership of matters from instruction through to completion
Skilled at engaging effectively and translating legal risks for non-legal stakeholders
Be process driven, naturally curious and genuinely interested in improving systems, workflows, and templates

Legal Counsel

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