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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise as a UK-qualified fintech-focused lawyer with a strong commercial-first transactional skill set, capable of advising on complex transactions and regulatory matters in the fintech sector. Possesses excellent communication and organizational skills to manage client relationships and present practical solutions to legal challenges.
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UK-Qualified Lawyer2–3 Years PQEExperience In Open BankingCommercial-First Transactional Skill SetKnowledge Of Data Privacy Issues
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Hard Skills
Fintech LawTransactional AdvisoryRegulatory AdvisoryCommercial OutsourcingPayments LawCapital Markets LawCrypto LawDigital Assets LawClient Relationship ManagementOperational Resilience Requirements
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Organisational SkillsEntrepreneurial MindsetInterpersonal SkillsAbility To Present Solutions
Tools & Technologies
Technology Solutions In FintechData Privacy ToolsNetworking PlatformsBusiness Development Tools
Industry Keywords
FintechOpen BankingFCAEBA GuidelinesDORACommercial AgreementsSupplier EngagementsConfidentiality ArrangementsTech EcosystemClient Interests
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Join the fintech team as an Associate
- Advise on complex transactions and commercial outsourcing arrangements
- Work on traditional card payments and newer Open Banking and EMI matters
- Advise on crypto, digital assets and capital markets work
- Provide transactional, commercial and supporting regulatory advisory services
- Work on client matters and progressively lead client relationships
- Act as in-house legal counsel for a range of clients
- Support clients across fintech and other technology-driven industries
- Present practical solutions to complex legal issues
- Engage in networking and business development activities
- Help build a rapidly growing firm
Requirements
What you’ll need- UK-qualified fintech-focused lawyer
- Qualified lawyer
- 2–3 years PQE
- Tech-savvy, with experience with technology solutions in fintech
- Experience in open banking, payments and/or capital markets is a major advantage
- Commercial-first transactional skill set
- Ability to handle revenue-generating customer agreements, product/services terms, supplier engagements and confidentiality arrangements
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of data privacy issues
- Familiarity with outsourcing and operational resilience requirements, including FCA, EBA Guidelines and DORA, is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
- Ability to present solutions to complex issues without jargon
- Entrepreneurial mindset and strong commitment to clients’ interests
- Interest in the tech ecosystem, including networking and business development activities
- Must be on the UK tax system
Benefits
Comp & perks- Discretionary quarterly profit share bonus plus annual bonus opportunities
- “Surprise and delight” gifts for going the extra mile
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Day off on your birthday and other significant life events
- 5 days leave for education a year
- Dedicated annual education budget
- Private healthcare with Vitality
- Private dental care
- Hearing and discounts with Boots Opticians
- £350 home setup allowance
- Worldwide travel insurance, including Winter Sports
- Annual emergency childcare allowance
- Half-price gym membership at Virgin Active, PureGym and Nuffield Health
- Electric car leasing salary sacrifice scheme saving up to 40% on electric cars
- Cycle to work scheme saving up to 32% on a bike, with payments split over 12 months
- Access to a tech and home scheme with discounts and 12-month interest-free payment options through partners including Currys PC World, IKEA and John Lewis
- Socials every four weeks
- Hybrid work: work from the office or home
- MacBook Pro or Surface Business
- Home office allowance
- Free corporate chair massage once a month
- Weekly yoga sessions
- Free bike servicing once a quarter