Senior Legal Counsel
Senior Legal Counsel
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Job Description
Advise and lead on a wide range of legal matters relating to Wises day to day and strategic initiatives both UK/Europe-focussed and globally.
Mentor and upskill the Legal Team (based in London New York Austin Tallinn Singapore Brussels and So Paulo) to continue delivering on initiatives that will impact the business.
Work closely and build relationships with multiple business teams across Wise including Product Compliance Wise Platform Banking and Expansion Operations and various Boards and committees.
Become a trusted advisor on issues such as financial and consumer regulations sanctions AML and anti-bribery issues banking arrangements new products partnerships employment issues etc.
Structure draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements with bank partners API users and enterprise customers.
Identify assess manage and report risks to the business and provide practical advice solutions to reduce or mitigate risk.
Based out of our London office a hybrid business model that requires this individual to be in the office 3 days per week on average.
Report to Head of Legal UK & Europe.
Qualifications :
UK-qualified lawyer with at least 7 years PQE.
Law firm or in-house experience focusing on payments technology card processing financial services or banking.
Ability to evaluate and summarise legal advice and communicate advice in a succinct and pragmatic way to different areas of the business.
Proven aptitude for commercial contract structuring drafting and negotiation;
Strong interest and experience in financial services regulation including payments consumer protection banking or investments.
Clear communication project coordination and management skills.
Ability to navigate difficult issues and multiple stakeholders advising the business on key risks and developing solutions.
Have a get-it-done collaborative approach to problem solving.
Additional Information :
For everyone everywhere. Were people building money without borders without judgement or prejudice too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse equitable and inclusive.
Were proud to have a truly international team and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
