Senior Legal Counsel

payabl. empowers businesses to grow through payments innovation and banking services. Our ambition is to expand our strong portfolio of global financial services we provide to businesses and make them all available in one place on our platform we call payabl.one. As a licensed financial company with principal membership with card schemes, we specialize in global payments and providing businesses with multi-currency accounts. 

About the Role:
As the Senior Legal Counsel at payabl., you will play a critical role in navigating the evolving legal and regulatory landscape of global financial services, ensuring the company’s operations remain compliant while supporting its ambitious growth objectives.

Reporting to the Lead Legal Counsel, this UK-based role will act as a key legal advisor, safeguarding payabl. against legal risks, shaping legal strategy, and enabling business success through sound legal counsel. Your expertise in fintech, payments, and international law will be instrumental in driving our global expansion while ensuring compliance with all relevant UK legal frameworks.

You will:

• Provide expert legal counsel on business transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, corporate agreements, and regulatory compliance matters.

• Navigate complex UK and international regulatory frameworks, particularly within fintech and payments, ensuring compliance with FCA regulations, UK laws, and global financial directives. Identify and mitigate potential legal risks while fostering a proactive legal culture within the company.
• Support corporate governance matters, assisting in organizing board meetings, maintaining corporate registers, and ensuring adherence to governance best practices.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key contractual arrangements with merchants, payment partners, and PSPs, optimizing agreements for scalability and market positioning. Assess client-provided legal opinions and advise on a range of legal matters, including employment law, intellectual property, and data protection (GDPR).
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across business units, providing strategic legal support in operational and decision-making processes. Engage with external legal advisors to address specialized legal issues.
• Support legal proceedings, dispute resolution, and regulatory matters, ensuring the company's interests are protected.
• Work closely with the legal team, contributing to a high-performing legal function by fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and operational excellence.

What we need:

• A highly experienced legal professional with a strong background in fintech, payment services, or financial regulation.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) is required; a Master’s in Law, Business Law, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Qualified to practice law in the UK, with in-depth knowledge of UK legal frameworks, FCA regulations, and financial services laws.
• Proven ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory environments, including interactions with UK regulatory bodies such as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decision-making and build relationships with key partners and regulators.
• Demonstrated legal expertise, with experience handling a variety of legal matters in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

🚀 Hiring Process:

1️⃣ First Interview: Conducted by the Talent Acquisition team (30-40 min).

2️⃣ Second Interview: 1-hour deep-dive with the Hiring Manager, our Lead Legal Counsel

3️⃣ Final Behavioural Interview: Focused team fit, with participation from the Head of Talent Acquisition and the Group Chief Corporate Officer.

Location: 

• This role will be based either in our London office.

Ready to Join Us? 

Let's embark on a journey to redefine the landscape of payments together. We're not just offering a role; we're inviting you to be a part of something bigger. Join our team, and let's innovate, disrupt, and lead the future of payments. Together, we can make an impact that resonates. Welcome to the team! 

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