Legal Counsel - Product and Regulatory

Overview

At PPRO, our mission is to simplify access to local payment methods and our vision is to enable the sale of goods and services to anyone in the world using their preferred way to pay. We empower partners such as Ant Group, PayPal and Stripe to access new markets, connect with more customers, and accelerate their growth. Our diverse global team includes 50+ nationalities and 10+ international locations, united around delivering the best possible products and services to our partners and customers. Our internal mission is to and .

The Purpose: We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel based in London with expertise in product and regulatory law. As part of the PPRO legal team, you will collaborate with the Product Lead Counsel, internal stakeholders including the product, treasury and commercial teams and third party partners. You will support our growing payments business on product and regulatory matters globally, with a particular focus on local payment method (LPM) contracts, new product development and partner relationships. Your work will span across multiple legal domains, from contract and corporate law matters to payments and regulation. You will work closely with multiple stakeholders across the PPRO group, understanding complex functions and demonstrating a willingness to learn about all areas of the business.

What you will be doing

• Supporting the product and commercial teams in the development, launch, and scaling of PPRO's payment products globally
• Reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreements, including LPM agreements, partner agreements and other contracts supporting product development arrangements
• Advising on regulatory requirements relevant to product features, LPM onboarding, and market expansion (e.g., AML/CTF, licensing requirements, conduct rules, cross-border data flow, and payment services regulations)
• Collaborating with compliance, risk, and regulatory teams to embed legal considerations into PPRO's product lifecycle and go-to-market planning
• Improving existing legal and governance processes at PPRO and ensuring the appropriate implementation of guidelines and policies
• Advising the business on ad hoc legal queries as required, including employment, intellectual property, corporate law matters and disputes
• Liaising with external counsel to obtain advice on various matters and conveying this back concisely to the broader business

Qualifications

• Be a qualified lawyer with 5+ years experience in the financial services, payments and/or technology sector
• Legal qualification in the UK or EU
• Have a good working knowledge of financial regulation across the UK/EU
• Demonstrate strong contractual drafting and analytical skills, combined with pragmatism and business sense
• Be able to translate complex legal or factual issues into plain English language communications
• Have a strong sense of ownership and drive to push complex legal matters forward to completion
• Work effectively with cross-functional and remote teams in a collaborative manner and be able to perform and deliver results under pressure
• Have an open, flexible, and team-oriented personality. Your self-motivation and excellent communication skills enable you to contribute to the team's success

What's in it for you?

Hybrid working - We offer a hybrid structure with a 3 days / week on site expectation, so you can strike the balance between office and home working. In addition to our 28-day holiday allowance, we also provide a work from abroad policy, enabling employees to work remotely for up to another 30 days per year.

Learning and Development - We offer a GBP 1,000 annual budget to support your professional growth-because investing in your development benefits us all. In addition, we provide leadership cafés, on-the-job training, and other opportunities to help you grow your skills and thrive in your role.

Insurance - We offer medical insurance (BUPA health care plan) and a 5% matching pension plan through Now Pensions.

Enhance Family Leave - We offer enhanced family leave to support you during key life moments.

Workplace Nursery Scheme - Save on childcare through salary exchange.

Gym membership - We contribute toward the costs of your gym membership.

Mental Health Platform - Access one-on-one therapy, chat therapy, therapist-led courses, guided meditations, and more.

Our HQ office on Procter Street is a short walk from Holborn, Farringdon and Covent Garden and is designed for cross-team collaboration.

Pet-friendly office - Work alongside your pets.

Our Principles

We get things done: We are courageous; we take ownership, make decisions and get things done.

We act with trust and integrity: We listen first and challenge respectfully. We seek out and leverage diverse perspectives. We welcome and offer honest and open feedback, always assuming positive intent.

We put the customer first: We are laser focused on delivering outstanding outcomes for our customers. We put the customer at the heart of what we do.

We make things better: We boldly explore new ideas and have an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement.

We work as a team: We collaborate closely and value team success over individual achievement.