Legal Counsel (Disputes)

Legal Counsel (Disputes)

Location: Ebury London, Victoria Office - 4 days a week, office-based working (1 day from home office)

The Legal Department at Ebury is core to the functioning of the Ebury Group. It provides front-line advice to all parts of the Ebury Group on legal, regulatory and governance matters which contribute to Ebury’s growth every day. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven dispute resolution lawyer who is keen to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and growing company which is focused on building Ebury’s brand. The successful candidate will provide high quality legal advice to key stakeholders in Spain, the United Kingdom and overseas and be pivotal to Ebury’s development on a global scale. The person who fills this role will have day-to-day responsibility for assisting with contentious matters arising from Ebury's business.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Advising on and managing a broad range of disputes both E&W-focussed and globally, including high-value disputes, asset recovery, employment related matters, and contentious regulatory matters;
• Advising, updating and liaising with internal stakeholders on contentious matters, including Risk, Compliance, Operations, Front Office, and various Boards and committees, on group wide dispute resolution;  
• Working closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders on contentious matters, to gather facts and develop arguments and submissions, and liaising closely, where appropriate, with external counsel; 
• Building relationships with stakeholders and business units across the Group and becoming a trusted advisor on a range of issues;
• Monitoring legal developments relevant to the group’s activities to identify, manage and report risks, acting as adviser to the business with a view to minimising disputes risk and driving process change where required to reduce group-wide litigation risk. 

Key skills requirements include: 

• A proactive mindset and an ability to communicate effectively in practical terms with stakeholders at all levels of the group; 
• At least 2 years relevant post-qualified  professional experience, either in private practice or in-house, practising as a qualified lawyer with commercial disputes and employment experience; 
• Experience of advising financial services providers on contentious matters (with a working knowledge of relevant rules, common law principles and key financial services regulations); 
• Experience of employment law and employment-related disputes would also be helpful (including, employment tribunal/litigation claims, terminations, disciplinary matters and grievances); and
• An ability to prioritise and manage a wide range of competing priorities (with support from other team members and external advisers where necessary).

Why Ebury?

• Competitive Starting Salary with an annual discretionary bonus that truly rewards your performance from day one.
• Dedicated Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced managers who are invested in your success.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Leverage state-of-the-art tailor made tools and systems that enable you to perform at your best.
• Clear, Accelerated Career Progression: Defined pathways to leadership and specialist roles within Ebury.
• Dynamic & Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative environment where teamwork and personal growth are prioritised.
• Generous Benefits Package: Access competitive benefits tailored to your location, which typically include health care and social benefits.
• Central Office: A fantastic location with excellent transport links.

Ready to launch your career with a global FinTech? Click the ‘Apply’ Today and discover your potential at Ebury!