Commercial Legal Counsel @ Unlimit

About Unlimit

Founded in 2009, Unlimit is a global fintech company with 16 offices all over the world and more than 500 employees, that offers a large portfolio of financial services - from acquiring (payment processing) to banking as a service. Our mission is to be “ready for tomorrow” and to provide our customers with a sense of stability in the everchanging financial landscape and an opportunity to be prepared for whatever the tomorrow of business brings their way, so that while others observe, they can

Our mission is to be “ready for tomorrow” and to provide our customers with a sense of stability in the everchanging financial landscape and an opportunity to be prepared for whatever the tomorrow of business brings their way, so that while others observe, they can already take an advantage.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Commercial Legal Counsel to join our team. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for managing the commercial flow and negotiations with our merchants across various regions. This role demands a profound understanding of legal matters, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, including merchants, sales and business teams, legal departments, and management. It is essential that the individual operates within the confines of established procedures and consults with the Legal Manager for approvals on negotiations and agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

Work closely with merchants to negotiate agreements and contracts, ensuring compliance with legal standards and company procedures.
Act as a client-oriented legal representative, fostering positive relationships with merchants while safeguarding the interests of the company.
Communicate effectively with merchants and their legal teams, as well as internal stakeholders, including sales and business teams, and legal department, to address any legal or contractual issues that may arise.
Collaborate with the legal department to ensure that all agreements are legally sound, align with company standards and bring ongoing simplicity to the merchant legal process
Provide guidance and support to sales and business teams regarding legal matters related to merchant agreements.
Stay informed about global legal trends and regulations to ensure compliance in all commercial activities.
Handle day-to-day legal tasks and provide legal advice as necessary.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Law, or a related field. Advanced degree (e.g., LLM) preferred.
Outstanding client-oriented skills and experience of working with variety types of merchants, ability to establish trusty and reliable relationships.
5+ years of experience in commercial law, contract negotiation, payment, and regulated industry or a related field.
Strong drafting and negotiating skills.
Strong understanding of global legal frameworks and regulations, especially knowledge of EU/UK sector-specific financial regulation.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders from various backgrounds. Ability to present complex and ambiguous information clearly, devising understandable steps and actions in a commercial setting.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to be diplomatic.
Proactivity, adaptability, and solution oriented.
Proficiency in relevant software/tools/systems.
Ability to work autonomously and under pressure.

We offer:

Attractive monthly salary paid in line with experience.
Vacation days, sick pay, and paid holidays.
Full-time: 5/2 (Saturday and Sunday days off).
Modern workplace based in UK (London).
A team of top international professionals to learn from and work with.
Multicultural working environment.

Join Unlimit Team now!

Unlimit is an equal opportunity employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

Commercial Legal Counsel

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