Senior Legal Counsel

Zilch is a payment tech company on a mission to create the most empowering way to pay for anything, anywhere. Combining the best of debit, credit and savings, we give our customers the option to earn instant cashback or spread the cost of pricier purchases, completely interest free and with no late fees. Pretty great, right?

We started in 2018 with a small team and a big dream - to make credit accessible to all. Since then, we've achieved double unicorn status and taken on more than 5 million customers. There are some exciting projects coming up and we've got big growth plans.

Want to join us?

About the role.
We're looking for a lawyer with excellent corporate legal expertise to support the Lead Corporate Counsel in leading the corporate and debt legal work-streams for the company and advise on a variety of other commercial and strategic matters. Our Legal Team sits at the heart of Zilch and works hand-in-hand with the founders, C-suite and business owners to achieve their goals. We partner with teams across the company to understand the requirements and business rationale for each deal and drive the deal through to completion, advising on all legal aspects thereof.

Day-to-day responsibilities.

• Work alongside the Lead Corporate Counsel and General Counsel to provide strategic advice to the Co-Founders, Board and C-Suite on complex and transformational transactions for the business (including capital raises; securitisations; M&A and IPO readiness).
• Support the Lead Corporate Counsel to lead other corporate and debt legal work-streams for the company, including employee share scheme matters and investor relations (from a legal perspective).
• Develop processes to scale the Legal Team (particularly in relation to the corporate and debt legal work-streams) in line with the growth of the business.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.

What we're looking for

• Ideally, 6-9 years PQE
• A current practising certificate (qualified in England and Wales is preferred).
• Technical expertise in UK corporate law.(Some debt experience would be a bonus)
• Strong experience as a private practice lawyer at a leading law firm.
• At least 2 years In-house experience, preferably gained in a fintech or another fast paced technology business.
• Ability to excel and take the lead in advising on transformational matters for the company.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Solutions-focused attitude, with commercial-minded risk appetite.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Exceptional stakeholder and project management skills.

Benefits.
Compensation & Savings:

• Income Protection.
• Permanent employees enjoy access to our Share Options Scheme.
• 5% back on in-app purchases.
• £200 for WFH Setup.
• Private Medical Insurance including;
• GP consultations (video, telephone or face-to-face).
• Prescribed medication.
• In-patient, day-patient and out-patient care.
• Mental health support.
• Physiotherapy.
• Advanced cancer cover.
• Employee Assistance Programme including:
  • Unlimited mental health sessions.
  • 24/7 remote GP & physiotherapy.
  • 24/7 helpline for emotional & practical support.
• Savings & discounts on everyday shopping.
• 1:1 personalised well-being consultations.

Family Friendly Policies:

• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Enhanced paternity pay.
• Enhanced adoption pay.
• Enhanced shared parental leave.

Learning & Development:

• Professional Qualifications.
• Professional Memberships.
• Learning Suite for e-courses.
• Internal Training Programmes.
• FCA & Regulatory training.
• Hybrid Working.
• Casual dress code.
• Workplace socials.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV along with a cover letter.

We acknowledge receipt of your resume for a position at Zilch and we appreciate your interest in joining our business.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue to the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success.

Zilch Technology is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage all applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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