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WiseLegal Counsel - UK
Wise seeks a Legal Counsel to join its team on-site in London. This full-time position focuses on supporting strategic and everyday legal initiatives to help the…
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Wise seeks a Legal Counsel to join its team on-site in London. This full-time position focuses on supporting strategic and everyday legal initiatives to help the business expand safely. The selected professional will advise various departments across the UK, EMEA, and multi-regional areas regarding consumer protection, financial regulation, marketing standards, banking, and partnerships. This role suits an experienced legal professional interested in payments, fintech, and finance. Responsibilities include handling the…
Job Description
Wise seeks a Legal Counsel to join its team on-site in London. This full-time position focuses on supporting strategic and everyday legal initiatives to help the business expand safely. The selected professional will advise various departments across the UK, EMEA, and multi-regional areas regarding consumer protection, financial regulation, marketing standards, banking, and partnerships.
This role suits an experienced legal professional interested in payments, fintech, and finance. Responsibilities include handling the entire contract lifecycle with enterprise clients, bank partners, and online platforms, as well as steering new product rollouts and market entries. The position involves managing regulatory exposure, drafting multi-party commercial agreements, and assessing risks associated with API integrations.
Responsibilities
- Partner with internal teams across the UK, EMEA, and other regions to provide guidance on legal and ad hoc matters including payments, banking, consumer protection, and marketing standards
- Collaborate with the global Legal team, outside counsel, and business units on market expansions, license applications, corporate matters, and commercial contracts
- Own the contract lifecycle for bank partners, online platforms, and enterprise customers through drafting, structuring, and negotiation
- Evaluate and advise on risks tied to API integrations, feature rollouts, and overall partner relationships
- Structure and draft complex commercial deals involving multiple parties, allocating commercial terms and regulatory duties
- Assess regulatory positioning in emerging markets by reviewing counsel memoranda and local licensing risks
- Mentor internal teams and supervise responses to legal support queries
- Develop, update, and maintain template documents while streamlining global legal processes
- Keep abreast of UK legal developments and train staff alongside the global Legal team
Requirements
- 5 to 7 years of post-qualification experience
- Qualification as a lawyer in the UK or another common law jurisdiction
- Strong background in commercial contracts and commercial experience
- Professional background within a law firm or in-house setting focusing on banking, card processing, investments, financial services, or payments
Qualifications
- Demonstrated interest and expertise in financial regulation, banking, consumer protection, and investments
- Broad legal knowledge spanning regulatory, contract, IP, privacy, and risk matters
Core Skills
Benefits
- Stock options as part of the compensation package
- Flexible working arrangements
- Wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Program with access to qualified counselors for employees and their families
- Six weeks of paid sabbatical after four years of service, in addition to annual leave
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location and work setting for this Legal Counsel role?
The position is based on-site in London, with flexible working arrangements such as work-from-home options available.
What is the employment type?
The job posting indicates that this is a full-time position.
What level of experience is required for applicants?
Applicants must have 5 to 7 years of post-qualification experience and be qualified in the UK or another common law jurisdiction, backed by strong commercial and industry experience.
Does the posting specify a salary range?
No, the salary is not stated in the job posting.
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