Legal Counsel Job at Slough Full Time NEW

Job Title: Commercial Counsel (Fintech / Payments)

Location: London / Remote (UK-based)

Engagement: Full-time (5 days per week)

Duration: 12-month contract

Start Date: ASAP

Day Rate: Competitive (via Accuflex)

The Opportunity

Accuflex is working with a global financial services and payments organisation to recruit a Commercial Counsel on a 12-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading fintech business within a highly regarded in-house legal team. The role sits at the heart of a key commercial function, supporting high-value relationships and transactions across both UK and international markets.

You will gain exposure to complex, large-scale commercial arrangements, working closely with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the business in entering into agreements with merchant partners across domestic and international markets
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a high volume of commercial and partnership agreements
• Advising on commercial risk, contract structure, and regulatory considerations
• Working closely with compliance teams on regulatory issues and reporting requirements
• Providing clear, pragmatic legal advice to business stakeholders, particularly within sales and partnerships teams
• Contributing to the development and improvement of internal contracting processes

Candidate Profile

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent)
• 3–6 years’ PQE with strong experience in:
• Commercial contracts
• Financial services, fintech, or payments (highly desirable)
• Previous in-house experience or secondment strongly preferred
• Experience operating within a regulated environment
• Strong commercial awareness with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
• Confident managing stakeholder relationships in a high-volume, fast-paced setting
• Able to work autonomously while integrating into a wider legal team

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to work within a globally recognised financial services platform (confidential)
• Exposure to international, revenue-generating commercial work
• High level of stakeholder interaction and business impact
• Long-term contract offering stability and continuity

Why Join via Accuflex

• Access to premium in-house opportunities within leading organisations
• Competitive and transparent day rate structures
• Ongoing support from a specialist legal recruitment team
• Opportunity to build high-quality fintech and financial services experience

Apply Now

If you’re a commercially minded lawyer looking to deepen your experience within a leading fintech / payments environment, we’d be keen to hear from you.