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Lime is the largest global shared micromobility business, operating in close to 30 countries across five continents. We're on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered more than one billion rides in cities around the world. Named a 2025 Time 100 Most Influential Company, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally, spurring a new generation of clean alternatives to car ownership. Lime are looking for an outstanding lawyer in London to join our fast-growing Markets & Revenue legal team as Legal Counsel for the United Kingdom and Ireland. Lime is at an exciting inflection point as we scale rapidly toward our next stage of growth. As we grow, we are transitioning to a more structured, high-performing organization and need someone who thrives in this evolution. This role will offer you a high-impact leadership position with the opportunity to shape legal strategy and execution in support of some of Lime's fastest growing markets. We're looking for someone ambitious, quick-thinking and pragmatic who is able to counsel on a broad range of legal topics concerning the company - this will range from administrative and public law issues, litigation, including managing personal injury claims, to familiarity with data sharing & commercial contracts. You will have 6+ years of experience working on these types of matters either in an in-house or private practice environment. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact as we build the foundation for long-term success. You will work as part of a talented team of legal professionals located in cities around the world, as well as a smart, friendly local cross-functional team in London. This is a hybrid position based in London that combines remote and onsite work. The incumbent must be based in London and will be required to attend our central London office regularly. What You'll Do: Advise on a broad range of legal matters across the UK and Ireland, including: City contract negotiation and public procurement Regulatory compliance Administrative and public law Commercial and consumer law Insurance and civil liability Commercial litigation, including management of personal injury claims Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day legal matters across UK and Ireland operations Partner closely with the General Manager, Operations and Government Relations teams to support business objectives while managing risk Provide practical, commercially focused advice that balances legal, reputational, regulatory, and operational considerations Lead and manage relationships with external counsel as needed Anticipate legal risks and implement processes and systems to mitigate exposure About You: Qualified solicitor with the ability to practice law in the UK 6+ years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in private practice and/or in-house Experience advising international or multi-jurisdictional businesses Strong background in commercial litigation, ideally including personal injury claims Proven ability to operate autonomously and manage complex, fast-moving matters Commercially pragmatic, solutions-oriented, and comfortable advising senior stakeholders Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills High professional integrity and sound judgment Comfortable operating under pressure in a scaling, evolving organisation If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page. Lime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That's why we're dedicated to building and developing a team that reflects a wider range of backgrounds, abilities, identities, and experiences. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please email for assistance.

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA Salary: £39,939 - £53,826 per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus a10% market supplement payment (terms and conditions apply) Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 15th March 2026 Interview Date(s): TBC We have a permanent full-time vacancy for an experienced child care lawyer with full advocacy and conduct of litigation practice rights. Working for Leicestershire County Council as a child care lawyer - very positive working relationships with client department, the local Courts, CAFCASS and private practice professional culture of proactive advice, planned applications and collaboration. each lawyer having a nominated paralegal to give lawyers time and space for quality advice/drafting and preparation for court high quality supervision and support from management team (two team leaders and an Assistant Head of Law all very experienced in this area of law) proper work life/ balance flexible hybrid ways of working policies and IT systems supporting effective remote/home workingü job satisfaction - mentoring paralegals and training social workers interesting range of legal work including the law relating to Deprivation of Liberty and Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children Also Attractive benefits packageincluding leave entitlement of up to 32 days depending on grade and length of service plus public holidays and leave buy back scheme, free on-site parking, restaurant and food outlet, employee benefits and discount scheme. Payment of required professional fees. Employee-friendlypoliciesincluding carer support and comprehensive wellbeing support services. The council is a 'Mindful Employer' and committed to the well- being of its staff and workplace equality initiatives. Career development support:the council recognises the value of mentoring, training and development. All managers in legal services are experienced and highly regarded legal practitioners both within the council and externally. What's not to like?! We look forward to receiving your application. If you have any queries about these roles please ring Clare Bianchina (team leader) on or Kate Reeves (team leader) on . All applications must be made on the EMSS jobsite via the submission of a CV and a supporting statement. About the Role As a Solicitor in the Child Care Team, you will provide an efficient and effective legal advisory service to the Children and Family Services Department and other departments when required. To support you to undertake your role, you will have: An effective IT system to enable flexible and efficient working away from the office. An experienced and highly motivated paralegal to provide dedicated case work support. The opportunity to focus on quality written and verbal advice work. Space and time to undertake advocacy where appropriate (we encourage advocacy but are not an in-house advocacy team). High quality supervision and support from an experienced management team (two Team Leaders and an Assistant Head of Law, all very experienced in this area of law). In addition to the above, you will also have the opportunity to gain experience in niche areas, such as Deprivation of Liberty, the law relating to Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children and Public Law and to contribute to the training of social workers and other professionals. Team working is very important to us, and we encourage our solicitors to work with colleagues in a positive and supportive way that promotes learning and development. In addition to supervising paralegals and support staff, you will therefore be expected to provide mentoring, advice, and informal supervision to colleagues to enhance learning, where appropriate. About You To apply for this post, you must: Be qualified as an admitted Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. Have knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Adoption & Children Act 2002, the Public Law Outline and the Family Procedure Rules 2010. Be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, and internal and external stakeholders to persuade and influence appropriate outcomes. Be able to assimilate information rapidly and present effective solutions and appropriate advice and guidance in a timely manner. Have excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, IT skills, and written communication skills to enable the drafting of legal documents. Be able to work accurately under pressure with minimum supervision. Be a team player. In addition, we expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process. We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Kathryn Reeves or Clare Bianchina Telephone: or To contact Kathryn via email, please click here or Clare here How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we're looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what's on your CV. That's why we've designed a recruitment process that's fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. Without this information, we won't be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: . This is LCC's Job of the Week (LCCJOTW). About Us About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following: Locations Leicestershire County Council, Glenfield, LE3 8RA, GB

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. Your New Role The person fulfilling this role is responsible for providing Legal support for all commercial aspects of WBD's business, with a focus on markets within the EMEA region, as well as additional support for other territories, as required. Specific areas of responsibility are as follows: Your Role Accountabilities Drafting and negotiating bespoke agreements relating to commercial partnerships in relevant territories, specifically as they relate to the distribution of WBD channels and streaming services, as well as all advertising and sponsorship. Provide legal advice and support to local teams on contractual rights and remedies relating to distribution agreements and commercial partnerships generally. Provide on going general business and legal advice to internal clients. Key Legal point person for all legal issues impacting relevant territories and liaising with colleagues from other/ specialist areas of the Legal team as appropriate. Supporting strategic initiatives in relevant territories, notably JVs and other strategic partnerships. Advising on, coordinating and, where applicable, supervising external counsel on key litigation disputes and enforcement policies (e.g., bad debt, piracy). Support lawyer on certain key regional and international deals. Qualification & Experience Technically very proficient lawyer - needs to have excellent understanding of regulatory, contract law, consumer and data protection law, IP/ IT and corporate law and excellent drafting skills. Must be UK (or comparable jurisdiction) qualified lawyer, excellent academics; training and experience at top law firm an advantage. Ability to work autonomously on complex deals and to own key internal commercial relationships. Negotiation skills - to deliver both proper legal protection to the company and excellent commercial results, clear and concise communicator (both orally and written) - ability to present and distil legally complex issues into legally compliant but practical and commercial solutions, in a way that engages the key stakeholders. Flexible and pro active approach to work, including a recognition that some work may be needed to support key deals out of usual working hours. Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you. How We Get Things Done This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview. Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law. If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

We have an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded UK-qualified lawyer to join our dynamic legal team, partnering closely with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver pragmatic, high-quality advice across a broad range of commercial and research matters. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a fast-paced, mission-driven organisation, shaping robust contractual frameworks, driving continuous improvement, and supporting innovative work aligned with the Our Future Health mission. Despite big improvements in healthcare in our lifetimes, today millions of people in the UK still live in poor health as they get older. Diseases like cancer, dementia,diabetes,and heart disease affect the lives of many people in our communities. Our goal is to create a world-leading resource for health research, to improve our understanding and spot the patterns of how and why common diseases start, so treatments can begin sooner and be more effective. Our plan is to bring together 5 million volunteers from right across the UK who will be asked to contribute information to help build one of the most detailed pictures we haveever had of people's health. Researchers will be able to use this information to make new discoveries about human health and diseases. So future generations can live in good health for longer. What you'll be doing: As a key member of a legal function, you will work closely with the organisation and its stakeholders and advise across a range of legal areas. Your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Drafting, negotiating, and advising on a full range of commercial agreements, including supply and procurement contracts, research terms and conditions, technology, partnership,fundingand customer contracts. Provision of legal support and advice to partnership, commercial, research, people, compliance,ITand procurement teams. Provision of ad hoc advice on day-to-day matters including confidentiality agreements, contract clause interpretation, research access, insurance matters,disputesand regulatory compliance. Contributing to continuous improvement by simplifying team processes, developing standardised templates,assistingwith innovation, engaging proactively in fact finding, building relationships across the organisation, and driving improvement projects. Delivering training to contract management, commercial, research and procurement colleagues. Legal reportingin accordance withinternal governance requirements. Managing external legal counsel, including quality,budgetand delivery. You will be a UK qualified lawyer with several years PQE and broad commercial contracting experience,developed in a private practice with ideally in-house experience, either directly or through a client secondment, with experience gained in a variety of commercial contracts.To succeed in this role, you will also have some of the following skills: Experience with supply chain and procurement issues, e-commerce business models, SaaScontractingand healthcare research issues. Sound contract drafting skills and experience in contract negotiations is crucial. Strong analytical skills, good attention to detail, organised,pro-activeand motivated and able to work as part of a small, busy team. Be able to adopt a commercial approach, providing tailored and commercial legal advice and be capable of explaining complex legal issues in a clear and understandable way. Bea strong teamplayer, able to build trust and relationships at all levels and with all functions/teams. Be able to multi-task and balance competing priorities and problem solve. You'llbe comfortable in a fast paced,growingand innovative organisation and share our passion for the Our Future Health mission, its values, and delivering an excellent legal service to the organisation. up to £100,000 per annum basic salary. Generous Pension Scheme - We invest in your future with employer contributions of up to 12%. 30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays - Enjoy a generous holiday allowance with the flexibility to take bank holidays when it suits you. Enhanced Parental Leave - Supporting you during life's biggest moments. Cycle to Work Scheme - Save 25-39% on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice. Home & Tech Savings - Get up to 8% off on IKEA and Currys products, spreading the cost over 12 months through salary sacrifice. £1,000 Employee Referral Bonus - Know someone amazing? Get rewarded for bringing them on board! Wellbeing Support - Access to Mental Health First Aiders, plus 24/7 online GP services and an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family. A Great Place to Work - We have a lovely Central London office in Holborn, and offer flexible and remote working arrangements. Join us - let'sprevent disease together. Closing date 04.03.2026 at 5:00pm At Our Future Health, we recognise the importance of having a diverse workforce and ensuring that all candidates, regardless of their background, have equitable access to our application process. We proactively encourage applicants who identify as having a disability, neurodiversity, or long-term health conditions to let us know if they require any reasonable adjustments as part of their application process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments, please email us at

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve. The General Counsel's Office is a valued, trusted and responsive partner within DTCC. The team promotes and protects the best interests of the DTCC family of companies by creating and facilitating solutions and providing guidance on legal and regulatory matters. Pay and Benefits: Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location Pension / Retirement benefits Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee). The Impact you will have in this role: As a member of our London legal team, you will play a key role in supporting DTCC's regulated offerings in the EU and UK. You'll advise on sophisticated legal and regulatory matters, drive business outcomes, and help shape the future of financial markets. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel and Global Managing Attorney for DTCC's reporting and derivatives business (based in Jersey City Headquarters), this role requires close collaboration with legal colleagues and business partners worldwide. Your Primary Responsibilities: Advise on complex legal and regulatory matters under English and EU law, providing clear, actionable guidance to business leaders Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, and recommend practical, client-focused solutions Work closely with legal colleagues in North America and APAC to deliver a unified and consistent legal strategy for DTCC's reporting and derivatives business Partner with cross-functional teams-including Compliance, Risk, Finance, and IT-to provide legal guidance and support for new business initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives Respond promptly to regulatory inquiries and assist with investigations Monitor and analyze regulatory changes and developments across the region, advising stakeholders on potential impacts and required actions Draft, review, and negotiate agreements and advise on contractual matters Handle other routine corporate legal matters or ad-hoc projects or questions, as requested NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred Qualified lawyer authorized to practise in the UK (e.g. solicitor or barrister with current practising certificate for England and Wales 8 to 15 years post-qualification experience (PQE) or equivalent Talents Needed for Success: Experience advising clients in the financial services industry, ideally with in-house experience working in-house at a regulated financial entity Proven ability to engage effectively with EU and UK regulators (ESMA, FCA) Strong knowledge of regulations governing market infrastructure transaction reporting (EMIR, SFTR and MiFIR) Familiarity with regulations governing data and technology (GDPR, DORA and the EU AI Act) Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills Ability to clearly explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders, both verbally and in writing. Thrives in a fast-paced environment, effectively manages multiple priorities under tight timelines and adapts to evolving legal and business challenges The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you're capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It's a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform - and with it, the future global financial system. To achieve our mission, we're seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company's hardest problems. Our work culture is intense and isn't for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there's no better place to be. While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported. Overview The Counsel, Commercial (Institutional Legal) role will be based in the U.K. working as part of the Institutional Legal team covering U.K. markets and professional trading clients including banks, brokers, hedge funds, market makers corporates and other professional traders. The team consists of a small but highly experienced group of lawyers from a combination of traditional finance and fintech backgrounds. The role reports into the head of the team and covers institutional products including prime brokerage, exchange, trading and custody, derivatives and financing products. We're looking for a lawyer with solid product development, regulatory and negotiation skills preferably developed within the traditional prime brokerage, securities financing, and/or derivatives sectors. A sense of curiosity, flexibility and adventure combined with the desire to make an impact at the intersection of crypto and traditional global markets is essential. What you'll be doing (ie. job duties): Negotiate first-of-a-kind, highly-tailored agreements with strategic partners and sophisticated counterparties in the finance, payments and digital currency space. Provide full product life-cycle counseling for a variety of global prime brokerage, custody and derivatives related products, and practical advice on associated legal issues and risks, complex agreement structures and company policies in a risk-tolerant, but compliance-oriented environment. Stay abreast of and advise on digital currency and blockchain technology legal and regulatory issues. Lead and assist with complex and global cross-functional efforts, driving and ensuring cross-functional alignment with other stakeholders (Institutional Sales, Business Development, Product/Engineering, Finance/Tax, Compliance). Effectively collaborate with those same cross-functional teams and legal colleagues to solve problems, build partnerships, and close deals quickly. Proactively solve problems for the business as they plan and execute on an aggressive global growth plan, develop scaled strategies for addressing risk in business-centric ways and build commercial processes that allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly. Look around corners and creatively solve problems for the business as they plan, build, and execute their transactional and product roadmap. Be a business partner, not just a lawyer. What we look for in you (ie. job requirements): Licensed attorney with at least 5 years experience working in a financial services institution (e.g. bank, e-money issuer, payment service firm, broker dealer / asset manager) or in a law firm supporting such clients. Strong negotiation skills and ability to review and negotiate financial agreements (e.g. prime brokerage, lending and derivatives documentation). Strong history of commercial and transactional legal work Interest in digital currency and blockchain technology. Experience working and leading with cross-functional, globally located teams. Familiarity with US and/or EU or UK regulatory regimes applicable to financial instruments. Comfortable challenging the status quo and preconceived notions of what is possible. Excellent judgment, analytical rigor, clear communication, and business pragmatism. Top-notch analytical skills with experience owning projects from concept to finish. Creativity, comfort and experience with oral solutions that help scale financial services businesses and technology solutions that help scale practices. Sound and practical business judgment. Intellectual curiosity and flexibility. Attention to detail and focus on process ownership from start to finish. Team-oriented and collaborative. Nice to haves: Experience working with product teams launching fintech, financial services, investment or similar products. Experience registering and perfecting collateral arrangements. Experience with bankruptcy rules and regulations. Experience with cross-border analysis Experience with Edgar and analyzing regulatory filings. P75693 LI-Remote Pay Transparency Notice The target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility + equity eligibility + benefits (including medical, dental, and vision) Base salary range shown. Total compensation also includes equity and bonus eligibility and benefits: £99,360 - £110,400 GBP Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying. Commitment to Equal Opportunity Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Employee Rights and the Know Your Rights notices by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations at to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 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A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description. For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate. The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact accommodations at

Senior Legal Director page is loaded Senior Legal Directorremote type: Hybridlocations: London office - UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR11124Planet is a leading technology company transforming payments by putting customer experience first. We offer integrated solutions that include payment processing, VAT refunds, dynamic currency conversion, and management services for merchants in the Retail and Hospitality sectors worldwide.In recent years, we have experienced significant growth, expanding our services and global presence.With strong private equity investors, Advent International and Eurazeo, we have the financial capital and expertise to grow our capabilities and reach through acquisitions.Our mission is to create a world of connected commerce where payments are simple, secure, and seamless, enabling our partners to deliver exceptional experiences to their customers. Role Overview: Planet is seeking an experienced legal counsel with a strong commercial background within FinTech, financial services and/or software sectors. Reporting directly to the Deputy General Counsel, the successful candidate will join a team of lawyers that provide practical, solutions-oriented advice to deliver on Planet's strategic, business, and financial goals whilst meeting its regulatory, statutory, and legislative obligations. What you will do: We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our growing legal team. Planet is a PE-backed, high-growth business which is expanding organically, geographically and by acquisition. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your commercial expertise on contractual matters across multiple jurisdictions, develop leadership skills, and play a key role in Planet's rapid growth. Act as the lead commercial lawyer for Planet, as a member of the Legal, Risk and Compliance (LRC) team. Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including those involving the provision of acquiring, gateway, terminal and other value-added payment, tax refund and integrated software services. Review and support responses to business proposals/tenders/RFPs. Produce and/or maintain various standard agreements. Develop playbooks and standard contractual provisions to further and enhance the speed, efficiency, and effectiveness of commercial agreements. Coordinate team-wide initiatives, develop best practices and mentor more junior members of the team. Advise and deliver on special, growth projects including new product developments and geographical expansions, taking into consideration their legal and regulatory impact. Support M&A activity inclusive of performing due diligence on target companies, evaluating risks and opportunities of the target from a legal and regulatory perspective, and integrating the target into the commercial and legal operations into Planet's Legal, Risk & Compliance organization. Remain well versed on regulatory matters that relate and/or arise out of the payment and software products and services offered by Planet such as PSD2+, payment services regulations in the UK, France and broader EEA, AML/CT regulations, GDPR, tax refund regimes, and retail financial services. Keep fully conversant with the new and emerging product lines developed by Planet and with the wider payments and software innovation ecosystem. Identify, communicate, and ensure all legal risks are within appetite. If necessary, escalate legal risks together with appropriate recommendations and mitigations. Who you are: We are looking for someone that is passionate about commercial matters and contract negotiations, and thrives helping sales teams achieve their goals. 8-10 years PQE of industry experience in an in-house legal department and/or leading law firm. Lawyers qualified in common-law jurisdictions are preferred for this role, although candidates with the right experience and skillset will be considered. Experience in relation to (as many of the following as possible): direct acquiring; indirect acquiring with sponsoring banks, payment processing, gateway services, and multi-currency pricing solutions for a payment services provider (or equivalent), FinTech, e-money institution and/or financial institution; property management software. A passion for simplification and efficiency/process improvement. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, tackle ad hoc projects as they arise/are assigned, successfully manage multiple deadlines and have a flexible approach. Demonstrate a keen, working understanding of the legal issues affecting the payments industry, including AML/CTF, data protection/security, safeguarding, funds flows, and transactional reporting to regulators. A business-first mind-set with a drive to find solutions that allow business and market share growth in a prudent and long-term-oriented approach. Be proficient in English, our main working language. Additional languages including French, and German, in particular, are a plus. Why Planet : Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce. We would love to hear from you - Apply now .At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully. (blob:)0:00 / 1:26 Company Background Planet provides integrated software, payment and technology solutions for its customers in the Hospitality and Retail sectors and worldwide via a network of global Financial Services Partners.Founded over 35 years ago, we have evolved our services, delivering an innovative digital commerce platform that puts customer experience first.With headquarters in London and around 3,000 expert employees located across six continents we serve customers in over 120 markets.