Senior Corporate Counsel

About the role

This role involves leading the legal aspects of corporate development, including domestic and international acquisitions from due diligence through post-closing integration. The Senior Corporate Counsel will also support fundraising efforts like Series rounds and debt financing, and provide legal structure for strategic projects such as joint ventures and corporate reorganizations.

A key part of the position is managing commercial contracts within the FinTech and Crypto sectors. This includes drafting, negotiating, and reviewing high-value agreements for payment services, SaaS licenses, and liquidity providers. The goal is to balance risk mitigation with supporting the company's growth objectives.

The counsel will also oversee global corporate governance, ensuring compliance across various entities and acting as a strategic advisor on risk and fiduciary duties. This generalist advisory component covers daily legal challenges from employment law and intellectual property to data privacy concerns, supporting the company's operational needs.

The salary for this role ranges from $201,000 to $264,700 USD annually.

Skills that matter here

• Acquisition Experience: This role requires leading M&A deals independently, from initial due diligence to post-closing integration.
• Sector Knowledge: The position demands substantial experience in Payments or Crypto, including familiarity with e-money regulations and digital asset frameworks.
• Drafting Excellence: The counsel must be able to create complex, non-standard contracts from scratch.

Who this role suits

• A solicitor qualified in England & Wales or an equivalent Common Law jurisdiction.
• Someone with at least 8 years of in-house legal experience at a senior level.
• An individual who can act as a trusted advisor on risk, fiduciary duty, and corporate strategy.
• A professional comfortable navigating complex regulatory landscapes in FinTech, Payments, and Crypto.

From the employer

• Corporate Development & M&A

Lead Acquisitions: Drive the legal lifecycle of domestic and international acquisitions, from initial due diligence and term sheet negotiation to SPA drafting and post-closing integration.

Fundraising Support: Partner with stakeholders to manage Series rounds, debt financing, and other capital-raising activities.

Strategic Projects: Provide legal architecture for joint ventures, divestitures, and complex corporate reorganizations.

• Commercial Contracts (FinTech & Crypto)

Draft, negotiate, and review high-stakes agreements including Payment services, SaaS licenses, and Liquidity Provider agreements.

Ensure all commercial contracts mitigate risk while supporting aggressive business growth.

• Global Governance & Operations

Entity Management: Oversee corporate governance for a global web of entities, ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements.

Stakeholder Management: Act as a trusted advisor on matters of risk, fiduciary duty, and corporate strategy.

Generalist Advisory: Tackle day-to-day legal hurdles ranging from employment nuances and IP protection to data privacy concerns.

• Qualification: Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent Common Law jurisdiction).
• Seniority: Minimum of 8 years PQE sophisticated in-house experience.
• Acquisition Experience: A proven track record of leading M&A deals with minimal external supervision.
• Sector Knowledge: Substantial experience in Payments or Crypto is essential. You must be comfortable with the nuances of e-money regulations and digital asset frameworks.
• Drafting Excellence: Ability to take a blank page approach to complex, non-standard contracts.