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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise as a US-qualified lawyer with extensive experience in corporate law, M&A, and fintech regulations. Capable of leading complex negotiations and providing strategic legal guidance to support the growth of a fintech business.
Highest-signal resume keywords
US-Qualified LawyerCorporate Law ExperienceFintech Regulatory ExpertiseComplex Transaction NegotiationCross-Functional Collaboration
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Hard Skills
Drafting AgreementsNegotiating ContractsLegal JudgmentRegulatory ComplianceCommercial NegotiationsM&A TransactionsFinancing StructuresProduct Launch AdvisoryCapital MarketsCorporate Governance
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationDirect CommunicationCommercial InstinctPragmatic Legal AdviceStakeholder Management
Certifications & Qualifications
US Bar Qualification
Industry Keywords
FintechEmbedded FinanceSME FinancingPaymentsFinancial ServicesCross-Border TransactionsLegal StrategyPartnership AgreementsNon-Performing AssetsGroup Structuring
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Act as the primary legal business partner for YouLend’s US business
- Lead negotiations on major US partnerships with global e-commerce platforms, payment service providers and other strategic partners
- Draft, negotiate and manage complex commercial and partnership agreements
- Work with product, tech, commercial, finance and operations teams to deliver pragmatic legal advice
- Advise on scalable US product, payments and SME financing structures
- Advise on new product launches and the evolution of YouLend’s US financing offering
- Work on strategic US matters, including capital markets, restructurings, non-performing assets, group structuring and corporate governance
- Advise on US regulatory matters, including state-level regulatory considerations and bank partnership structures
- Manage external US counsel and supervise Legal team members
- Build scalable legal processes, templates and playbooks for the US business
- Lead and help shape legal strategy for YouLend’s rapidly scaling US fintech business
- Serve as primary legal business partner for US matters while working with senior stakeholders across the US business and wider group
- Collaborate with the global Legal team and use external counsel support where needed
Requirements
What you’ll need- US-qualified lawyer; NY, CA or ATL preferred
- At least 6 years of post-qualification experience in corporate, M&A, financing, fintech or regulatory work at a top law firm
- Strong commercial instinct and genuine interest in fintech, embedded finance and SME financing
- Experience with complex transactions, commercial negotiations and cross-functional work
- Ability to operate in a fast-moving environment while balancing legal rigour with commercial pragmatism
- Clear, direct communication skills with strong drafting, negotiation and legal judgment
- Comfortable advising senior stakeholders and translating complex legal issues into practical guidance
- Fintech, financial services, payments, technology or other relevant in-house experience ideal
- US financial regulatory experience, especially in SME financing, embedded finance, payments or bank partnership structures, ideal
- Cross-border transactional experience ideal
Benefits
Comp & perks- Award-winning workplace recognized by the Sunday Times as one of the “Best Places to Work in 2024, 2025and 2026”
- Award-winning fintech recognized as a “Top 250 Fintech Worldwide” company by CNBC
- Clear outlook to compensation through bonus or share option appreciation
- Career growth through growth with the business
- Well-capitalized with supportive private equity backing
- Part of Banking Circle Group with access to a fully licensed Luxembourg bank supporting European expansion
- Supportive, diverse, and rewarding workplace
- Strong and transparent team culture
- Independent work environment where results matter
- Data-driven culture with emphasis on speed
- Health Care Coverage; YouLend covers 80% and employee contribution is 20% of the premium
- Medical insurance and prescription drug coverage with choice of 5 United Healthcare plans
- Dental plan coverage
- Vision plan coverage
- Coverage options for employee only, employee and spouse, employee and child, or employee and family
- 401(k) match: employee match $1 for $1 up to 5% of salary
- Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- International travel insurance covered for work travel abroad
- Paid Time Off: 20 working days (4 weeks) plus US public holidays
- Paid office parking