Legal Counsel in City of London

Job description

Briefed has partnered with an international fintech looking to hire a Commercial Legal Counsel (1-3 PQE) to join its dynamic and fast-growing legal team.

The Role

You’ll be advising across a broad range of commercial matters, supporting product, commercial, and operations teams as the company continues its international growth. This is a fantastic role for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements (e.g. Supplier, customer, partnership, and technology contracts).
• Supporting Compliance and Risk teams with regulatory obligations.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders across legal, compliance, risk, product, and commercial.
• Helping improve legal processes, templates, and internal know-how as the business scales.

About You

• Qualified solicitor with 1-3 years’ PQE (UK or common law jurisdiction).
• Solid experience in commercial law, either in-house or from a top law firm.
• Prior exposure to a regulated financial services environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to advise in a pragmatic, solutions-oriented way.
• Enthusiastic, collaborative, and able to thrive in a fast-changing environment.

Why Join?

• Exposure to a wide variety of legal issues and strategic business projects.
• Inclusive and ambitious culture that encourages initiative and growth.
• Central London offices with hybrid working (3 days/week in-office).

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English