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Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial

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PPRO

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should be a qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE in commercial law, fluent in English, knowledgeable in contracts and business laws, and possess strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
  • You will review and draft commercial agreements, improve contract processes, advise on legal queries, and liaise with stakeholders and external counsel on various matters.

Requirements

  • Be a qualified lawyer, preferably with experience in the financial services, payments or technology sector.
  • 5+ years PQE as legal counsel, with a focus on commercial drafting and negotiation.
  • Possess excellent working proficiency in English.
  • Have current knowledge of contract, data protection, and business laws.
  • Demonstrate strong contractual drafting and analytical skills, combined with pragmatism and business sense.
  • Be able to translate complex legal or factual issues into plain language communications.
  • Have a strong sense of ownership and drive to push complex legal matters forward.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Reviewing a range of commercial agreements, including customer contracts for regulated payment services, supplier contracts and software contracts.
  • Advising on inter-company arrangements, drafting outsourcing agreements, binding corporate rules, and other inter-company commercial agreements.
  • Improving existing legal processes at PPRO and ensuring the implementation of guidelines and policies relating to contract management.
  • Handling customer, supplier, and partnership contracts in close contact with stakeholders in the sales, customer delivery, and supply chain teams.
  • Advising the business on ad hoc legal queries as required, for example employment, intellectual property, corporate law matters and disputes.
  • Liaising with external counsel to obtain advice on various matters and conveying this back to the broader business in English language and a concise format.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Senior Legal Counsel role at PPRO?

The main focus is on commercial matters arising worldwide, including reviewing agreements, advising on inter-company arrangements, and handling customer and supplier contracts.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be qualified lawyers with preferably 5+ years of PQE as legal counsel, focusing on commercial drafting and negotiation, particularly in the financial services, payments, or technology sector.

Is proficiency in English required for this role?

Yes, excellent working proficiency in English is a requirement.

What kind of agreements will the Senior Legal Counsel be reviewing?

The role involves reviewing a range of commercial agreements, including customer contracts for regulated payment services, supplier contracts, and software contracts.

How does PPRO support employee well-being?

PPRO supports employee well-being through various benefits, including access to a mental health platform providing therapy, guided meditations, and more.

Is there an opportunity for professional development?

Yes, PPRO provides opportunities for professional and personal development through leadership cafes, on-the-job training, and access to LinkedIn learning.

What are the hybrid working expectations?

The hybrid working structure expects employees to be on-site for 3 days a week, offering a balance between office and home working.

How many days of holiday are provided?

Employees are entitled to a 28-day holiday allowance.

Does PPRO offer family leave benefits?

Yes, PPRO offers enhanced family leave to support employees during key life moments.

What type of insurance does PPRO provide?

PPRO offers various insurances, including medical insurance through BUPA and a 5% matching pension plan through Now Pensions.

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PPRO

We build so you can scale faster.

Finance
Industry
501-1000
Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

PPRO is a fintech company that provides digital payments infrastructure to businesses and banks so that they can scale their checkout, acquiring, and risk services through one connection. Payment platforms, acquirers, and merchants that plug into PPRO’s infrastructure are able to access payment methods, fraud screening tools, and other essential products from multiple providers. Every product can be deployed and controlled with clicks, not code. And with the company's orchestration layer directing process flows and data like clockwork, PPRO’s partners can rest easy knowing they’re delivering seamless end-to-end services to their customers. Citi, PayPal, and Stripe are just some of the names that depend on PPRO to accelerate their roadmaps, boost their conversions, and eliminate the complexities of digital payments.