Major, Lindsey & Africa

About the Company

Major, Lindsey & Africa is the world’s leading legal search firm. The firm, founded in 1982, offers a range of specialized recruiting to meet the ever-changing legal and governance needs of law firms and corporations and to support the career aspirations of talented lawyers, compliance professionals and C-suite executives working to advance their career in the boardroom. With 27 offices and 200+ search consultants around the world, Major, Lindsey & Africa uses its market knowledge and experience to partner with organizations to fulfill their legal and governance talent needs and provide solutions to increase team efficiency and effectiveness. Major, Lindsey & Africa is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. To learn more about Major, Lindsey & Africa, visit www.mlaglobal.com

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Major, Lindsey & Africa

Job Title

Banking / Financial Services Product Counsel

Job Description

Job title: Banking / Financial Services Product Counsel Role Summary: Provide comprehensive legal support for a global financial services platform and data services business. Advise on product launches, international expansion, regulatory compliance, and transactional matters across multiple jurisdictions, collaborating closely with product, risk, compliance, and regional legal stakeholders. Expectations: Deliver accurate, timely legal counsel to enable the launch and operation of technology‑enabled banking products. Coordinate multi‑jurisdictional matters and external counsel. Monitor and interpret relevant legal and regulatory developments to mitigate risk and ensure compliance. Key Responsibilities: - Draft, review, and negotiate product and service agreements, including APIs, data tools, and commercial contracts. - Advise on new product launches and international expansion strategies, ensuring legal feasibility and regulatory compliance. - Support non‑standard commercial and banking‑related negotiations. - Coordinate multi‑jurisdictional legal matters and liaise with external counsel. - Track and analyze developments in banking, financial services, and data protection law, providing actionable guidance. Required Skills: - Strong knowledge of corporate banking, financial services products, and technology‑enabled product frameworks. - Proven experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements. - Ability to navigate multi‑jurisdictional regulatory environments, with familiarity in UK/EU regulatory matters. - Basic understanding of data protection and privacy legislation. - Excellent stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration skills. Required Education & Certifications: - Qualified lawyer (qualified or equivalent). - Minimum 5+ years post‑qualification experience (PQE) in corporate banking, financial services, or commercial law. - In‑house legal experience is an advantage but not mandatory.

Belfast, United kingdom

On site

Mid level

26-03-2026