Overview
Elevate is seeking an experienced Commercial / Regulatory Lawyers - (Consumer Credit / Payments) on a 12‑month fixed‑term basis for one of its customers. The role supports business growth, international expansion, regulatory change initiatives and product development, with a focus on payments and consumer finance products .
This opportunity sits within an established legal function and will suit a commercially minded lawyer who can operate with a high degree of autonomy and deliver practical, risk‑based legal advice in a fast‑paced, regulated environment.
The role offers broad exposure across financial services and fintech, making it well suited to candidates seeking variety and business impact rather than a narrow technical remit.
Contract Duration: 12 months
Contract Type: Fixed‑term
Location: Hybrid (London)
Candidate Requirements
* UK‑qualified solicitor with 5–8+ years’ post‑qualification experience
* Experience within financial services, fintech, payments, consumer finance, lending or other regulated environments
* Strong background advising on regulatory, commercial and product‑related matters
* Comfortable providing advice to senior business stakeholders
* Experience supporting regulated products within a commercial setting
* Fluent English required; European language skills are advantageous
Key Responsibilities
* Support the development, launch and optimisation of payments and consumer credit products across the UK and Europe
* Advise on payments and consumer credit matters, including regulated lending and BNPL‑style propositions
* Provide legal input on regulatory change initiatives impacting financial services and consumer finance
* Interpret and apply UK and EU regulatory frameworks to support business objectives
* Deliver commercial, pragmatic legal advice to enable growth while managing regulatory risk
* Support product design, marketing activity and customer journeys from a legal and regulatory perspective
* Assist with policy reviews, customer documentation and operational processes connected to regulated products
* Contribute to ad‑hoc advisory work arising from expansion, transformation or regulatory developments
About Elevate
Elevate provides consulting, technology and services to law departments and law firms across the globe. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ strong team of legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the United States, Europe, UK, and Asia, Hong Kong and Australia.
ElevateFlex, is the flexible resourcing capability within Elevate, we define and support a new flexible career within the legal industry. We match exceptional legal professionals to the evolving needs of our Customers through the curation of a world-class, global Community of Talent, and advanced, technology-enabled search. We were recently proud to be assessed in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.
Our Vision is a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.
Equitability and Inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex’s success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.
As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.