Commercial/IT/Fintech - London - £Excellent daily rate

Our client is a fintech business focusing on offering its institutional financial services customers technology which allows them to ensure compliance with the ever-changing banking regulatory framework.

They are now looking for a strong and reliable commercial lawyer with an understanding of technology and the fintech/banking industry to ensure that the company's business is supported by robust commercial agreements. This role will be the most senior position in the business below the General Counsel, and you'll be required to engage with internal and external stakeholders at a senior level, offering commercial and legal advice and guidance on issues impacting the company's business.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior commercial/technology lawyer with the experience and ability to help drive business forward.

Requirements:

In order to be considered for this role you will have:

• High quality training from an established law firm and/or legal department and most likely 5 years' post-qualification experience of commercial contract drafting/negotiating, preferably some gained within a "Fintech" business;
• Ideally experience working in-house within either financial services or technology;
• Experience advising on a wide range of legal matters relating to IT Law, Contract Law, Data, IP, and Privacy
• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to get on with colleagues at all levels and a proactive, "can do" attitude

Note that this is a temporary contract, and although there may be long term prospects, in order to be considered you will most likely be available at short notice.

To discuss this opportunity please send your CV in complete confidence to david.vondadelszen@jamesonlegal.com or call David on 02039500528 for a confidential discussion.

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