Simmons & Hanbury

About the Company

Simmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm that sources and secures the best talent and future leaders for our clients. We provide an integrated international service to support our clients across the globe from our group headquarters based in the heart of the City of London and our New York office. We support some of the most prestigious organisations in the world, across financial services, commerce & industry, and professional services.

Our services include executive search and market intelligence within the Legal, Compliance, Risk, Corporate Governance and Human Resources practice areas. Our legal interim division provides flexible consultancy arrangements. We facilitate secondments for senior lawyers into in-house legal departments and law firms and source specialist lawyers for bespoke projects.

We strive to provide long-term value for our clients and repeat business is at the heart of what we do. We have a longstanding and successful track record of supporting the same clients on multiple occasions and across geographies.

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Company Name

Simmons & Hanbury

Job Title

Senior Counsel (FTC) - Fintech

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Counsel (FTC) – Fintech Role Summary: Lead legal advisor providing strategic counsel on technology contracts, market expansion, and privacy issues. Acts as deputy to the Head of Legal, mentors junior counsel, and partners with product teams to launch new fintech offerings. Expectations: - Oversee complex SaaS and cloud contract negotiations. - Offer commercial and legal guidance to a high‑growth fintech. - Mentor and develop the in‑house legal team. - Ensure compliance with data privacy and technology transaction regulations. Key Responsibilities: - Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS, cloud, and other technology agreements. - Advise on regulatory and data privacy aspects of technology deals. - Collaborate with product and business development teams on new propositions. - Support the General Counsel in strategic deal execution. - Provide bespoke legal solutions for rapid market launches. Required Skills: - Strong transactional experience in technology and SaaS contracts. - Knowledge of fintech regulatory environment (data privacy, consumer protection, payments). - Ability to work cross‑functionally with product, finance, and marketing teams. - Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills. - Proven mentorship and leadership of junior legal staff. Required Education & Certifications: - Qualified solicitor (UK) or attorney (US) with top‑tier firm background. - 5+ years post‑qualification experience in commercial technology transactions. - Fintech experience preferred but not mandatory.

London, United kingdom

On site

Senior

10-02-2026

Company Name

Simmons & Hanbury

Job Title

Legal Counsel (12 Month FTC) - Fintech

Job Description

**Job Title** Legal Counsel (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) – Fintech **Role Summary** Provide interim legal support to a high‑growth fintech, drafting and negotiating B2B SaaS and supply partner agreements, advising on data protection and privacy contracts, and assisting with corporate governance and commercial risk management. **Expactations** - Collaborate closely with the General Counsel and senior business teams. - Demonstrate strong drafting and negotiation skills within a regulated environment. - Be proactive in identifying commercial risks and propose mitigation strategies. - Show a willingness to learn and develop under senior guidance. **Key Responsibilities** - Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts (B2B SaaS, supplier, service‑level and other partnership agreements). - Provide legal counsel on data‑protection, privacy‑related documents, terms of service, and related compliance matters. - Conduct risk assessments for new initiatives and product launches, communicating findings to stakeholders. - Support corporate governance tasks, including board documentation, regulatory filings and compliance reporting. - Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of fintech regulations and industry best practices. **Required Skills** - Outstanding drafting and negotiation in commercial and regulatory contexts. - Deep understanding of data‑protection laws (e.g., GDPR, ePrivacy) and privacy‑focused contract drafting. - Ability to assess and mitigate commercial risks. - Strong stakeholder‑management and communication skills. - Knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory filings. **Required Education & Certifications** - Law degree (LLB, JD or equivalent). - Call to the Bar or equivalent legal qualification. - Minimum of 4 PQE (post‑qualification experience) at a leading law firm or a fintech/start‑up.

London, United kingdom

On site

Junior

10-02-2026