Remote UK Legal Counsel

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Remote UK Legal Counsel. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring compliance with UK regulatory obligations while supporting the business with various legal and regulatory frameworks. The opportunity to work from anywhere is complemented by the challenge of navigating complex legal landscapes in the rapidly evolving financial technology environment. You will be collaborating with cross functional teams, providing key legal insights, and ensuring that our partner meets its strategic objectives. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the field of legal advisory and compliance.

• Contribute to the preparation and management of UK regulatory applications, ensuring all submissions are robust and aligned with business objectives.
• Act as a key legal adviser on structuring and ongoing compliance of new product rollouts, collaborating closely with Product, Marketing, and Compliance teams.
• Monitor, interpret, and advise on the evolving UK legal and regulatory landscape, particularly in Banking Fintech and Blockchain sectors.
• Assess, implement, and maintain standards relating to key UK regulations, including the consumer duty principle and financial promotions rules.
• Review and analyze complex legal information, providing concise analysis and actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
• Provide legal advice on commercial and regulatory matters, including reviewing client facing communications for compliance.

• 5+ years of PQE, ideally from private practice and in house roles within Financial Services.
• UK qualified lawyer (or equivalent) with extensive practice in the UK legal and regulatory environment.
• Hands on experience with regulatory applications in fintechs within banking, payments, or crypto asset sectors.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory issues.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in technology and ability to interact with a global team.
• Project management experience and ability to engage with various teams across the organization.

• Work remotely from anywhere with a flexible work environment.
• Enjoy a great work life balance with autonomy and collaborative teamwork.
• Benefit from a yearly budget for professional development and learning.Contribute to impactful projects that improve lives through technology.
• Align with values of consumer protection and ethical conduct in all interactions.

We use an AI powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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