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WiseLegal Counsel (UK)
Wise is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its team in London on a full-time, on-site basis. This high-impact commercial legal position supports the Wise Platform…
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Wise is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its team in London on a full-time, on-site basis. This high-impact commercial legal position supports the Wise Platform business, which facilitates international payments for global banks, financial institutions, and enterprise partners. The incoming professional will act as a trusted advisor to departments such as Business Development, Product, Pricing, and Compliance. The role involves managing the complete contract lifecycle with enterprise clients, drafting…
Job Description
Wise is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its team in London on a full-time, on-site basis. This high-impact commercial legal position supports the Wise Platform business, which facilitates international payments for global banks, financial institutions, and enterprise partners. The incoming professional will act as a trusted advisor to departments such as Business Development, Product, Pricing, and Compliance.
The role involves managing the complete contract lifecycle with enterprise clients, drafting and negotiating complex agreements, and establishing operational frameworks and guardrails for legal engagement. Candidates will handle matters related to financial regulation, banking, and partnerships while identifying technology solutions to streamline workflows.
This opportunity is well-suited for a proactive commercial lawyer with substantial business-to-business background who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys mentoring others. Wise operates with a commitment to an inclusive workplace where diverse teams collaborate to build international financial services.
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of the contract lifecycle for bank partners, online platforms, and enterprise customers
- Establish clear guardrails, expectations, and prioritization frameworks for legal engagement
- Oversee template and playbook management, conducting annual reviews and communicating updates
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements concerning financial regulation, payments, banking, and partnerships
- Collaborate with Product, Product Compliance, and Pricing teams to ensure contracts align with approved positions
- Identify and implement technology tools to streamline workflows and increase scalability
- Advise the business on operational impacts and practicalities associated with real risks
- Mentor and upskill members of the Legal team and the wider business
Requirements
- Qualified as a lawyer in England and Wales or another common law jurisdiction
- Possess 4 to 6 years of post-qualification commercial experience
- Substantial business-to-business background, ideally within payments, financial services, technology, or platform businesses
- Experience in leading change management and designing processes, guardrails, templates, and playbooks
- Demonstrated ability in commercial drafting, structuring, and negotiation
Qualifications
- Experience gained in-house at a well-established or high-growth company
- Experience gained at a top-tier law firm
Core Skills
Benefits
- Stock options as part of the compensation package
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program providing wellbeing support with qualified counsellors for employees and their families
- Six weeks of paid sabbatical after four years at Wise, in addition to annual leave
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Where is this job located?
This role is based in London and is on-site.
What is the employment type?
The position is full-time.
What experience is required for this role?
Candidates must be a qualified lawyer in England and Wales or another common law jurisdiction with 4 to 6 years of post-qualification commercial experience, including a strong business-to-business background in fields such as payments, financial services, technology, or platform businesses.
What benefits are offered?
Wise offers stock options, flexible working options, an Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support, and six weeks of paid sabbatical after four years of service in addition to annual leave.
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