Legal Counsel - PayTech

locations United Kingdom - London - Paddington (PPS)

time type Kokopäiväinen

posted on Julkaistu 3 päivää sitten

job requisition id JR010854

Legal Counsel
Edenred PayTech
Hybrid - Swindon or London
Up to £90,000 + 10% Annual Bonus and Benefits

We are now hiring a Legal Counsel to Edenred PayTech, to specifically play a critical role in ensuring our company operates within legal and regulatory frameworks while maintaining a strong focus on ethical standards and corporate governance best practices. This position reports to the Head of Legal. Not in the perimeter: specific regulatory compliance and risk management related to financial licenses authorized by FCA.

What you will be doing:

• Contract drafting and negotiation
• Legal advice and guidance to the identified stakeholders
• Contract management, in line with Edenred Group's requirements and local regulation
• Support the Head of Legal and company secretary on corporate matters and board preparation
• Managing and monitoring litigation and the relationship with external firm
• Promoting ethical behavior and integrity in line with Edenred Group's directives
• Your work will focus on commercial law and challengers common in the area of FinTech,
• Working knowledge of the UK Electronic Money Regulations, Payment Services Regulations, Payment services Directive and its EU implementation, EBA guidelines and outsourcing regulations is a plus
• Ensure compliance with our policies and processes and act as ambassador to that effect
• Support on compliance, audit and risk
• Promote a culture of ethical behavior and integrity throughout the organization.
• Support in implementing policies and training programs to ensure compliance with ethical standards.
• Support communication and deployment in front of regulatory changes, and emerging risks and opportunities
  

What we want from you:

• Law degree and license to practice in the UK
• 3- 5 years of experience practicing law, preferably with a focus on corporate law and financial services.
• Strong understanding of contract law and negotiation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Sound judgment and ethical decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of PSD2, e-money and payments regulations is a plus
• French language considered as a plus
• Structured & organized mindset with practical judgement
• At ease with agile organizations

Why Edenred PayTech?

We are a subsidiary of the Edenred group a Mastercard Principal Member, and an FCA Electronic Money Institution, offering a range of cutting-edge services including Payment Processing, UK and SEPA banking solutions, BIN sponsorship, and eWallet provisions.

We work with various clients across Challenger Banking (Monese, Tide, Anytime, and more), Corporate Benefits (Fuel cards, restaurant tickets), and Retail and Travel services (Sainsbury's, TUI, Argos).

As an Edenred employee, you will get the support and structure that you need to enjoy your work and develop your career while doing what you love and making a difference in a fast-paced and innovative business.

What you will get:

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with an additional 5 days at 5 years' service, and 1 day a year up to 35 days in total

Hybrid working environment

Income protection

Life insurance (4x salary)

Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program (extended access to family members)

Digital learning platform

Complimentary fruit and other 'in-office' snacks & and refreshments

Volunteering programme

Social events

Pension Scheme - employer 6% with minimum employee contribution 3%

Discretionary bonus scheme based on company and personal performance

Holiday trading scheme (buy or sell up to 5 days)

Medical & international travel cover (leisure and action sports)

Season ticket loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Diversity:

Edenred UK and PPS are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, colour, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, marital status or civil partnership/union status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable country or local laws.

Recruitment:

Edenred PayTech and Payment Solutions maintain a strict preferred supplier list (PSL), which is managed centrally by our Talent Acquisition Lead. The PSL is reviewed on a yearly basis, and we will not accept unsolicited CVs submitted from any supplier outside of the PSL. If an unsolicited CV is subsequently hired, we will not accept liability for any fees incurred. We ask you refrain from contacting our hiring managers directly with profiles, and all requests for engagement are made to our careers email.

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