Senior Legal Counsel

We’re looking for a lawyer with excellent corporate legal expertise to support the Lead Corporate Counsel in leading the corporate and debt legal work-streams for the company and advise on a variety of other commercial and strategic matters. Our Legal Team sits at the heart of Zilch and works hand-in-hand with the founders, C-suite and business owners to achieve their goals. We partner with teams across the company to understand the requirements and business rationale for each deal and drive the deal through to completion, advising on all legal aspects thereof. Day-to-day responsibilities. Work alongside the Lead Corporate Counsel and General Counsel to provide strategic advice to the Co-Founders, Board and C-Suite on complex and transformational transactions for the business (including capital raises; securitisations; M&A and IPO readiness). Support the Lead Corporate Counsel to lead other corporate and debt legal work-streams for the company, including employee share scheme matters and investor relations (from a legal perspective). Develop processes to scale the Legal Team (particularly in relation to the corporate and debt legal work-streams) in line with the growth of the business. Supervise and mentor junior team members. What we're looking for... Ideally, 6-9 years PQE  A current practising certificate (qualified in England and Wales is preferred). Technical expertise in UK corporate law.(Some debt experience would be a bonus) Strong experience as a private practice lawyer at a leading law firm. At least 2 years In-house experience, preferably gained in a fintech or another fast paced technology business. Ability to excel and take the lead in advising on transformational matters for the company. Strong drafting, negotiation and problem-solving skills. Solutions-focused attitude, with commercial-minded risk appetite.  Excellent attention to detail. Exceptional stakeholder and project management skills.