Key Responsibilities
- Commercial contract review and drafting: assist in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts, including the review of insurance policies.
- Due diligence: conduct thorough due diligence on potential business partners, transactions, and new products, including reviewing and analyzing legal documents, financial statements and compliance records.
- Risk management: identify and mitigate legal risks associated with the companys operations and business activities.
- Legal research and analysis: conduct thorough research and analysis on legal issues related to fintech, including data privacy legislation (i.e. GDPR), financial legislation and regulatory bodies, and English law.
- Company secretarial functions: support governance practices, and manage and maintain corporate records, including minutes of meetings, resolutions, and statutory registers.
- Legal advice: provide legal advice and support to various departments within the company on a range of legal matters.
- Documentation: prepare and maintain legal documents, including contracts, policies, and procedures.
- Collaboration: work closely with other members of the legal team and various departments to support the companys strategic goals.
Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with strong academic record and Admitted Attorney.
Experience: 1 2 years PQE
Skills
- Strong commercial drafting skills and commercial acumen.
- Experience with insurance policies and company secretarial work.
- Knowledge and understanding of financial services sector.
- Knowledge of data privacy laws (i.e. GDPR) is beneficial, but not mandatory.
- Excellent research and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- Critical thinking skills and solution oriented.
