Senior Legal Counsel - Fin Tech (Commercial & Regulatory) JS Careers is currently working with a leading Fin Tech firm supporting with the appointment of a Senior Legal Counsel to assist with commercial/contracts law and broader regulatory support.
Reporting to the Head of Legal, Risk & Governance, the successful candidate will have experience in commercial law with exposure to retail lending/consumer credit.
They will work very closely with stakeholders across all areas of the firm in providing commercially orientated legal advice in relation to product development & marketing, IP, regulatory obligations and future growth plans.
Furthermore, the successful candidate will play a key role in providing regulatory support and advice across the group.
Role responsibilities: Advising on consumer credit code and product disclosure statements; Working closely with the product development function to provide commercial legal advice on the development of new products.
Managing regulatory body relationships and providing advisory support to the group in relation to any relevant regulatory updates.
Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements relating to suppliers, vendors, and software and licensing.
Providing legal and regulatory advice to the business on new products and services and proactively anticipating legal issues and identifying future regulatory requirements.
Overseeing external counsel on complex matters.
Candidates will be considered from: Top-tier Commercial law firms – with a regulatory & commercial focus.
In-house legal teams - within retail banking or within a non-bank lender.
Candidates must also have the following: Bachelor of Laws.
4+ years PQE within a relevant field.
An ability to operate autonomously and to apply sound commercial and risk judgment to various situations.
A 'can-do' and roll-up-your-sleeves attitude.
Outstanding collaboration and interpersonal skills.
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