Head of Legal (Fintech)

Location: London, England, United Kingdom; hybrid working with attendance at the London office expected once a week

Company

hirify.global is a fully regulated UK bank building technology-enabled banking products focused on simpler, fairer and more transparent everyday banking.

What you will do

• Lead legal advice for senior management, the Board and business teams across regulatory matters, commercial contracts, governance, risk management and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor UK banking laws, regulations and regulatory guidance, assess implications, and coordinate actions with Risk, Compliance and business owners.
• Draft, review and negotiate agreements with customers, suppliers, partners and other third parties.
• Advise on Board governance, shareholder matters, directors’ responsibilities and corporate decision-making.
• Manage disputes, litigation, settlements and external counsel while overseeing legal exposure, quality and costs.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and structured asset and debt solutions, including due diligence and transaction documentation.

Requirements

• Recognised legal qualification, such as qualification as a solicitor or barrister.
• Substantial relevant experience advising on UK banking and financial services matters.
• Experience advising senior management and Boards on complex legal issues.
• Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory environment affecting UK banks, with the ability to turn developments into clear recommendations and actions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, stakeholder management and practical legal advisory skills.
• Ability to advise on corporate governance, Board responsibilities, shareholder matters and strategic transactions, including due diligence and documentation.
• Sound judgement in identifying legal risks, recommending proportionate controls, escalating material concerns and protecting confidential and legally privileged information.
• Ability to manage competing demands, external advisers, legal processes and costs, and to lead and develop colleagues.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Nice to have

• Experience in a challenger bank, fintech or growing regulated business.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid schedule: London office attendance once a week, with remote working on the remaining days; working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm.
• 25 days of annual leave, eight bank holidays, one hirify.global bank holiday, one birthday-week day off and three personal days.
• Up to four hours per month of employer-sponsored volunteering time and access to mental health support through Spill.
• Workplace pension with a 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution.
• MacBook, home office setup contribution, healthcare for the employee and nuclear family, enhanced parental leave, and professional development opportunities.
• Central London workspace near London Bridge, Cycle to Work scheme and Electric Car scheme.

Hiring process

• Apply directly through the advertisement.
• Do not submit unsolicited agency CVs or contact hirify.global employees through email, LinkedIn or other channels for application updates.
• Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.