We are partnering with a rapidly expanding global payments and rewards technology company in the search for a Payments Solicitor to join as General Counsel. This is a unique opportunity to take a strategic legal leadership role within a fast-paced, high-growth business at the forefront of innovation in the payments and customer engagement space.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the company’s legal function, acting as principal legal adviser to the executive leadership team.

Handle high-value litigation and contentious matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Advise on complex regulatory and compliance matters in the payments and financial services sector.

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including technology, partnership, and customer agreements.

Provide guidance on employment law, intellectual property, data protection (GDPR), and corporate governance.

Support the business in identifying and mitigating legal risk, while enabling growth and innovation.

Liaise with external counsel and regulators where necessary.

Contribute to strategic decision-making and risk management as a core member of the senior leadership team.

About You:

Qualified solicitor with significant post-qualification experience (ideally 8+ PQE).

A strong background in the payments, fintech, or broader financial services sectors is essential.

Proven ability to advise on regulatory frameworks such as PSD2, FCA compliance, AML, and e-money regulations.

Comfortable managing litigation and regulatory investigations.

Experience working in a dynamic, scaling international business, ideally in an in-house setting.

Able to balance commercial acumen with robust legal judgement.

Strong communication and leadership skills, with the gravitas to influence senior stakeholders.

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