Job Title: Commercial Lawyer – FinTech (M&A / Post-Trade Focus)
Location: London / Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent or FTC option
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Company Overview
Our client is an established post-trade fintech delivering innovative solutions to financial institutions, asset managers, and market infrastructure providers. As they prepare for a strategic acquisition, they are seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to support them through this pivotal phase and help strengthen their legal function post-transaction.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will act as a key legal advisor to the business, working closely with senior leadership and external counsel to support the acquisition process and provide expert legal advice across commercial contracts, corporate matters, and financial services regulation.
This is an ideal opportunity for a lawyer with fintech or financial services experience who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and is looking to take on a high-impact role during a period of strategic change.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the legal workstream of a corporate acquisition, including due diligence, deal structuring, and contract negotiation.
* Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including SaaS contracts, client terms, partnership agreements, NDAs, and licensing deals.
* Advise on corporate law matters, including governance, board issues, and shareholder matters.
* Provide legal input on business operations, strategic partnerships, and regulatory compliance.
* Liaise with external legal advisors, investors, and internal stakeholders.
* Identify and manage legal and regulatory risks across the business.
Key Requirements
* UK-qualified with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience.
* Strong background in commercial contracts and corporate law.
* Experience working in or advising fintechs or regulated financial services firms.
* Hands-on experience supporting acquisitions, investment rounds, or other corporate transactions.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Ability to operate independently in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.
Desirable Experience
* Knowledge of post-trade systems, custody, or capital markets operations.
What’s on Offer
* An exciting opportunity to support a strategic acquisition and play a key role in a growing fintech’s legal operations.
* Exposure to senior stakeholders and high-value transactions.
* Flexible/hybrid working and a collaborative, agile culture.