Legal Counsel, Commercial

Company Description

We’re . You might not know our name, but companies like eBay, Spotify, Klarna, Uber, and Sony do, because we’re behind many of the digital experiences you use every day.

We are where the world checks out, enabling over 10 billion transactions yearly for more than one billion global shoppers.

Whether you want to book a holiday, order food, renew a subscription, or check out online, there’s a good chance our tech powers the payments behind the scenes. Our platform helps the most ambitious businesses deliver effortless digital experiences, at scale.

If you want to do career-defining work, you’ve come to the right place. We move fast, think globally, and believe great teams are built by hiring exceptional people with conviction, curiosity, and the desire to make an impact.

With 20 offices across six continents and London as our HQ, we’re shaping the future of fintech – and we’re just getting started.

We're on a hiring drive for multiple commercial Counsel in our London team. We're hiring for a dynamic and creative Commercial Counsel in our London HQ. As we continue to scale globally, we are looking for a proactive lawyer (3-7 PQE) to own commercial contract pipeline and drafting, negotiating, and closing everything from strategic partner deals to core customer agreements

How you’ll make an impact:

• You will draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including customised customer contracts, strategic partnerships and supplier contracts.

• Resolve legal issues and contract interpretation matters that arise during negotiations.

• Produce and/or maintain various standard agreements (e.g. NDA, supplier and customer agreements etc.).

• Advise on special projects as needed, including new product developments, while taking into consideration their legal and regulatory impact.

• Advise on commercial legal issues and risks.

• Conduct research on various multijurisdictional legal issues.

• Support the company’s strategic projects and initiatives by providing creative, proactive and results‑oriented advice.
  

About You

• Qualified solicitor/lawyer (3‑7 PQE) with strong post‑qualification experience either in‑house or in private practice.

• Previous FinTech, payments, software, e‑commerce and/or bank experience is desirable but not essential.

• Experience working in a start‑up or other fast‑paced and dynamic environment is desirable but not essential.

• Experience working internationally and on a variety of cross‑border matters.

• Excellent time management skills and experience managing a diverse workload and competing stakeholder demands.

• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as needed, flexing the approach as the matter requires.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate and explain complex legal issues clearly and concisely.

• Enthusiasm for new challenges and skilling up in different areas of law

Additional Information

Bring all of you to work

We create the conditions for high performers to thrive, through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.

Here, you’ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It’s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity, and where your growth is in your hands.

We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here.

It’s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.

Life at

We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.

Curious about what it’s like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us.

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