Lead Commercial Counsel - Successful, Scaling Fintech Firm
- Recruiter
- Danos Associates
- Location
- London (Greater)
- Salary
- Dependent on experience
- Posted
- 28 Apr 2021
- Closes
- 24 May 2021
- Ref
- HG1833
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts, Financial Services, Information Technology
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
OUR CLIENT:
A financial services tech firm who have been highly successful over the past year is looking for a Lead Commercial Counsel to support their expansion into new jurisdictions.
THE ROLE:
As a senior member of the legal team, you will report into the business working with a range of senior stakeholders on different legal matters. Your role will include:
- Leading on high value contractual negotiations
- Working with senior stakeholders within the business and assisting with various queries and legal agreements.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including terms of business, outsourcing, IT, marketing, sponsorship agreements etc.;
- Supporting senior stakeholders on key internal projects;
- Liaising with external legal counsel when required.
THE CANDIDATE:
The successful candidate will be/have:
- 8+ years PQE* in house or private practice.
- Qualified lawyer with commercial law experience from a leading organisation
- Technology and financial services not a prerequisite for the role
*Candidates outside of the PQE bracket with the right experience will also be considered for the position