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Equals Group PLC

Location:
United Kingdom, London

Category:
Legal

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Job Description:

The Senior Legal Counsel will be a key member of the Legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel. This is a hands-on, business-facing role with a broad remit across commercial, regulatory, and corporate legal matters. The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to stakeholders across the group, providing strategic and pragmatic legal support. While the primary focus will be on commercial contracting, the role will also include exposure to corporate transactions, regulatory issues, and wider strategic initiatives.

Job Responsibility:

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including B2B customer agreements, supplier arrangements, and partnership contracts
Provide legal support on regulatory issues affecting e-money, payments, and financial services
Support the development and launch of new products, services, and partnerships, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks
Provide corporate and governance advice, including support for group structuring and M&A activity
Advise on dispute resolution, pre-litigation management, and contentious issues
Manage and coordinate external counsel on specialist matters
Contribute to the development of internal legal templates, playbooks, and processes to drive efficiency and consistency
Support board and executive reporting, including legal risk management and policy implementation
Act as a senior point of contact for internal stakeholders, providing timely, practical, and business-aligned advice

Requirements:

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales (or equivalent common law jurisdiction)
4–7 years PQE gained in private practice or in-house, ideally in fintech, payments, or financial services
Proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
Good understanding of financial services regulation (e-money, payments, or FX advantageous)
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and provide balanced commercial advice
High levels of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail

Nice to have:

Prior in-house experience in a regulated financial services or fintech environment
Familiarity with corporate governance, M&A, or data protection matters
Experience working in or advising on multi-jurisdictional projects

What we offer:

25 days holiday per year + your birthday off
Opportunities for progression, development and learning new skills - £250 towards the cost of learning & development
Free onsite Nuffield Health gym & pool (London) and discounted gym membership elsewhere
GetActive with Aviva - Health and Wellbeing discounts on services and products
Interbank currency rates on travel money and international transfers
Bupa Private Healthcare
Free Eye Test and £50 up to the cost of glasses
EAP Service - Mental Health Services
Life Assurance Policy - x3 annual salary
Contributory pension scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Season Ticket Loans
Enhanced Parental Policies
Complimentary tea, coffee, soft drinks and fruit

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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