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Senior Legal Counsel (24m FTC)TradingHub • Manchester, England, GB
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Senior Legal Counsel (24m FTC)

Senior Legal Counsel (24m FTC)

TradingHub • Manchester, England, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview


We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our high-calibre legal team on a maternity cover basis (24 month FTC). This role is based in Manchester alongside our Co-Head of Legal and is suited to an experienced lawyer with a background in commercial, IT or technology law. You will be comfortable working independently, have excellent drafting and negotiation skills and thrive working in a fast-paced environment.



Responsibilities



  • Draft and review complex SaaS product contracts with global financial institutions

  • Lead customer contract and key supplier negotiations to establish commercially sound and legally robust agreements

  • Advise on existing client contracts, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation

  • Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Product, Relationship Management) to support business objectives

  • Manage external legal counsel to ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal advice

  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments, advising on best practices and compliance



Qualifications



  • Significant PQE in commercial, TMT, or IT law

  • Experience working in-house within a FinTech, SaaS, or technology-driven business

  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to quickly identify key legal and business risks

  • Confident negotiator with the ability to manage and influence client discussions effectively

  • Excellent drafting, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Proactive and capable of taking ownership of legal workstreams

  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise in a dynamic environment

  • A team player who can work effectively across different functions within the business



Compensation


Compensation: £Competitive (Financial Services)



Benefits



  • Annual discretionary performance bonus

  • Hybrid working policy

  • Office lunches twice a week

  • Aviva private medical insurance + Unum dental cover

  • Extended parental leave (up to 6 months of fully paid maternity leave)

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

  • Enhanced company pension plan

  • Salary sacrifice scheme

  • 5 days study leave towards professional qualifications

  • Cycle to Work & Techscheme

  • Death in service coverage



Don\'t tick every single requirement? Research shows that candidates from under-represented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet all the criteria. We are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, so if this role excites you, please don\'t let our specification hold you back. Get in touch!



Equality and Recruitment


TradingHub is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, ethnic or national origins, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, socio-economic background, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. TradingHub selects candidates for interview based solely on their skills, experience and qualifications.


We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all and we encourage candidates to inform us of any required adjustments. A full copy of our diversity, equity and inclusion policy will be made available to you upon request.



Seniority level



  • Mid-Senior level



Employment type



  • Contract



Job function



  • Legal



Industries



  • Software Development

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