Full-Time

Director of Corporate Legal

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Monzo

Monzo

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital-only banking platform for consumers

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

£165kAnnually

+ Share Options + Benefits

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London, UK

The role is based in the London office. If you are not based in London, they are open to discussing this on a case-by-case basis.

Category
Legal
Legal & Compliance

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience (PQE)
  • Strong background advising on corporate and corporate governance rules and regulations
  • Skilled at coordinating a broad range of corporate transactions and complex corporate legal matters in the UK, EU, and/or US
  • Strong communicator who can provide clear, precise, and practical legal advice
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Outstanding interpersonal and team player skills
  • Strategic thinker and keen problem solver
  • Enjoy horizon scanning and proactively assessing risks
  • Dynamic and entrepreneurial approach
  • Proactive and passionate about the intersection of banking and technology
Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic corporate law advice and commercial insights to the Monzo Group
  • Support general corporate law and corporate governance compliance
  • Provide Group M&A and corporate development legal advice
  • Advise on capital markets and Group disclosure
  • Provide capital raising advice
  • Advise on corporate governance implications associated with stock option issuance
  • Support the preparation of Monzo Group Consolidated Annual Report & Accounts
  • Scale a high performing corporate legal advisory function
  • Prepare, review and negotiate corporate agreements and documents
  • Lead and evolve corporate legal processes and procedures
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to corporate activities
  • Manage relationships with external suppliers and law firms

Monzo operates as a digital-only banking platform focused on providing a modern way for individuals to manage their finances. Its main product is a mobile app that allows users to track their income, spending, and savings easily. The app includes features that help users save money, such as automatically setting aside a portion of their paycheck or rounding up transactions to the nearest dollar. Monzo generates revenue through interest on deposits, fees for certain services, and interchange fees from card transactions, as well as offering overdrafts and personal loans. What sets Monzo apart from traditional banks is its real-time balance updates and instant spending notifications, which help users stay informed about their finances. The goal of Monzo is to provide a convenient, mobile-first banking experience that meets the needs of its growing customer base, which has surpassed 8 million users.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$1.9B

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Monzo's $400M funding in 2024 supports expansion and technological advancements.
  • Partnership with SignLive enhances accessibility for Deaf and hard of hearing users.
  • Expansion into Europe in 2025 opens new markets and revenue streams.

What critics are saying

  • Internal disagreements on IPO location may delay public offering.
  • Breach of UK banking regulations could damage reputation and trust.
  • Expansion into Europe may face regulatory hurdles and competition.

What makes Monzo unique

  • Monzo offers real-time updates and instant notifications for transactions.
  • Monzo's 'Pots' feature allows users to set aside money for specific purposes.
  • Monzo Plus provides premium features like custom card designs and travel insurance.

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Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Stock options

32 days of paid vacation and public holidays per year

Health insurance

EAP

Learning budget

Home office stipend

Paid parental leave