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Commercial Counsel (Fintech / Payments)
Accutrainee Limited
London / Hybrid
Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent) with 3–6 years’ PQE. Strong experience in commercial contracts. Experience in financial services, fintech, or payments is highly desirable. Previous in-house experience or secondment preferred.
Full Opportunity Brief
Complete Guide: Commercial Counsel (Fintech / Payments) at Accutrainee Limited
Accutrainee Limited, operating through its Accuflex business unit, is currently recruiting a Commercial Counsel (Fintech / Payments) for a global financial services and payments organisation. This is an exceptional opportunity for legal professionals to join a market-leading fintech business within a highly regarded in-house legal team based in London on a hybrid working model.
Role Overview
The position is a full-time, 12-month contract role with an immediate start date. The successful candidate will be positioned at the heart of a key commercial function, supporting high-value relationships and transactions across both domestic (UK) and international markets. This role offers significant exposure to complex, large-scale commercial arrangements and direct interaction with senior business stakeholders in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Contract Management: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a high volume of commercial and partnership agreements with merchant partners globally.
- Risk & Regulation: Advising the business on commercial risk, contract structures, and regulatory considerations.
- Compliance Collaboration: Working closely with compliance teams on regulatory issues and reporting requirements.
- Business Advisory: Providing clear, pragmatic, and solutions-focused legal advice to sales and partnerships teams.
- Process Improvement: Contributing to the development and enhancement of internal contracting processes.
Eligibility & Candidate Profile
To be eligible for this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Professional Qualification: Must be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or possess an equivalent qualification).
- Experience: 3 to 6 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) with a strong background in commercial contracts.
- Sector Expertise: Prior experience in financial services, fintech, or payments is highly desirable.
- In-house Exposure: Previous in-house experience or a secondment is strongly preferred.
- Skills: Confident stakeholder management skills, ability to operate autonomously in a high-volume environment, and a pragmatic approach to legal risk.
Why Apply?
This contract role offers stability, continuity, and competitive transparent day-rate structures through Accuflex. It provides a unique platform to build high-quality fintech and financial services experience while working with a globally recognized brand.
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