Legal Counsel

**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.