Senior Legal Counsel - Unicorn Fintech - Management
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Simmons and Hanbury have been exclusively instructed by a fast-growing global fintech company on a new Senior Legal Counsel position based in London.
The role can be filled on a hybrid or remote basis, requiring 1-2 days per month in London.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-caliber business, with management responsibilities for a small team, reporting directly to the Deputy GC. It offers a chance to accelerate your career towards Deputy GC or GC roles.
The Position
The role is broad, focusing on regulatory and advisory work, especially with Product teams. Responsibilities include:
1. International regulatory and advisory support as the business expands and establishes its regulatory frameworks.
2. Managing and developing a team of three legal staff.
3. Providing privacy advisory services.
4. Supporting corporate governance and compliance matters.
5. Risk advisory and issue identification.
Experience Requirements
1. 5+ PQE years of experience (guide only).
2. Strong academic background.
3. In-house experience, preferably in a high-growth company with broad legal exposure.
4. Experience in fintech, payments, or consumer tech/financial services sectors.
5. Strong commercial awareness, confidence, and practical, calibrated advice skills.
Additional Details
* Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment Type: Full-time
* Job Function: Legal
* Industries: Financial Services, Technology, Media, Software Development
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