General Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel
Our client, a global Fintech business is seeking a seasoned Senior Legal Counsel to focus on commercial contracting for the company s global SaaS products, working closely with Sales, Customer Success, Product and other internal stakeholders. The position is suited to someone who is practical, commercial, and comfortable managing a high volume of contract work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the drafting, review and negotiation of a wide range of sales-driven commercial contracts, including SaaS subscription agreements, MSAs, DPAs, partnership agreements and renewals (approximately % of the workload)
• Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice to support revenue generation and customer growth
• Support corporate, company secretarial and general advisory matters as required
• Advise internal teams on contractual risk, compliance considerations and practical mitigations
• Maintain contract templates and ensure alignment with evolving regulatory, commercial and data protection requirements
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support deal closure, contract governance and operational effectiveness
• Ensure contracts are negotiated efficiently while protecting the company s legal, commercial and data protection interests

Key Skills

• Qualified solicitor in the UK with at least 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in a relevant legal field.
• Experience in technology and software industries.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts, intellectual property law, data protection (GDPR), and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and practical legal advice to non-legal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage a variety of legal issues and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, growing company.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to navigate complex legal and business issues.
• Experience working within or advising on matters for a fast-growing, technology-driven business is a plus.

Attributes

• Must have strong experience of SaaS contracting, ideally within a fintech or technology company
• Demonstrable background managing high-volume, contract-heavy workloads with a commercial and pragmatic approach
• Comfortable working independently on commercial contracts but also able to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the business
• Ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and translate contractual implications into practical business guidance
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to move quickly in a fast-paced environment

Key Stakeholders

• Reports to the Chief Finance Officer
• Senior Management Team

Salary

£85,000 - £120,000 (depending on location and experience) plus benefits (see attached)