Commercial Counsel (2-6 PQE)

MLA is supporting an award-winning, high-growth wealth management platform helping over 1.5 million customers save, invest, buy their first home and plan for retirement. The business is mission-driven, focused on enabling greater financial freedom, with a highly collaborative and embedded legal function.

The client is looking to hire a junior–mid level commercial lawyer to join a growing in-house legal team at a pivotal scaling stage. This position offers broad exposure across commercial contracting, product development and data protection, with real autonomy and the opportunity to shape legal processes and strategy.

Key Responsibilities

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• Draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial contracts (including SaaS, technology, banking and marketing agreements)
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• Partner with product and business teams on new launches, initiatives and promotions
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• Advise on data protection matters (including privacy notices, controller/processor arrangements and general queries)
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• Support on regulatory matters alongside Compliance
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• Draft and maintain customer-facing terms and conditions
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• Contribute to legal tech implementation and process improvements (including AI and CLM tools)
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• Provide ad hoc advice across areas such as IP, employment, property and disputes
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• Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders
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• Manage and liaise with external counsel
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Experience & Skills

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• 2–7 PQE lawyer, ideally with strong training from a leading firm
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• Solid commercial contracts experience, particularly within technology (e.g. SaaS, software, reseller agreements)
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• Commercially pragmatic with strong organisational skills
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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• Financial services or regulated sector experience desirable but not essential
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