Legal Counsel – Scale-Up FinTech (Hybrid | Mayfair Office)
4+ PQE salary to £120k
A rapidly growing FinTech company specialising in payments and merchant acquiring is looking for a Legal Counsel to join its dynamic team. This hybrid role requires just one day a week in the office (with the flexibility to be in more often if preferred), based in Mayfair, Central London.
This is a unique opportunity to help support in shaping the legal landscape of an innovative business at a pivotal stage of growth. You'll play a crucial role in supporting commercial operations and ensuring compliance (alongside the Head of Compliance & Risk) in a fast-moving environment.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO)—a qualified lawyer with General Counsel experience—you will:
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Work within the legal function alongside the Head of Risk & Compliance to provide strategic and practical legal advice.
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Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including vendor, operational, and sales agreements.
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Advise on data protection and financial services regulations.
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Support the company’s merchant acquiring and payments operations, helping to ensure smooth, compliant processes for merchants and customers.
Candidate Profile
We’re looking for someone with:
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2+ years PQE, ideally within financial services or a related industry.
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A background in payments (highly desirable).
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A proactive, detail-oriented mindset and the ambition to make a tangible impact.
Key Details
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Hybrid model – 1 day per week in the office (Mayfair).
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Competitive compensation package.
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High-growth, scale-up environment with significant room for personal and professional development.
This is more than just a legal role—it's an opportunity to help shape a high-potential FinTech at a critical stage. If you're looking for a role where you can grow your expertise, make a real impact, and be part of something exciting, this could be career-defining.