Direct message the job poster from Danos Group
In-House Legal Recruitment | Insurance Sector | Perm, FTC & Interim | The Danos Group
Our client is an innovative and fast-paced payments business, they are looking an experienced Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a hybrid position based in London, offering the opportunity to work with a truly global company at the forefront of digital commerce. A competitive salary and excellent benefits package are on offer.
The organisation partners with some of the biggest names in fintech and enables seamless cross-border payments for businesses around the world. With offices in multiple global locations and a team rich in diversity, this company prides itself on a culture of collaboration, ownership, and innovation.
The Opportunity:
This role will sit within a supportive and well-established legal function, working closely with internal stakeholders across commercial, sales, operations, and compliance teams. You’ll report into a London-based senior legal lead and will focus primarily on commercial contracts and supporting business activities in regulated payments and technology.
Key Responsibilities:
* Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of commercial contracts including supplier agreements, customer contracts, reseller and referral agreements, and software licensing.
* Advising on intra-group arrangements, corporate governance documents, and outsourcing agreements.
* Improving legal processes and implementing best-practice frameworks for contract management.
* Providing pragmatic legal guidance on various commercial and operational matters, including data protection, intellectual property, and corporate legal queries.
* Collaborating with cross-functional teams across multiple jurisdictions.
* Managing relationships with external counsel and distilling complex legal advice into clear business guidance.
What We’re Looking For:
* UK qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE, ideally gained in-house or with strong secondment experience.
* Commercial contracts experience is essential; exposure to financial services, payments, or tech sectors would be highly desirable.
* Skilled at translating legal concepts into clear, commercial advice.
* Confident working independently and pushing matters forward proactively.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
* Team-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Financial Services and Banking
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Danos Group by 2x
Sign in to set job alerts for “Commercial Lawyer” roles.
Feltham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago
London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago
London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Greater London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago
London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Legal Counsel (Intellectual Property Counsel)– GBR
London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Greater London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
London, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago
London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Junior Legal Counsel - Technology Sector
Greater London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr