Juridisch, rechtskundig adviseur - Camden, Greater London, United Kingdom - Allica Bank

Description

About Allica bank Allica is the UK's fastest growing company - and the fastest-growing financial technology (fintech) firm ever. Our purpose is to help established SMEs, one of the last major underserved opportunities in fintech. Established SMEs are the backbone of local communities - representing over a third of our economy - yet have been largely neglected both by traditional high street banks and modern fintech providers

The legal team cover all aspects of life at Allica from commercial contracts, IP and employment to product design and everything in between.

Our solution focus and desire to get a proper understanding of what our customers want and what the business is trying to deliver means that we can make a real difference in helping the company achieve its objective to be the most recommended for customers, colleagues and stakeholders.

Straightforward and effective advice to facilitate the objectives of the business covering a variety of matters including general banking and regulatory matters, contracts, new product design and documentation, client issues, employment, commercial (including M&A), IP, IT, litigation, marketing and advertising, ecommerce and data protection
The business is protected, legally compliant, has certainty regarding its rights and obligations and is effectively risk-managed

Legal advice and support to the GC and other stakeholders in the business
On UK banking and financial services law and regulatory matters
Negotiate and advise on a wide variety of commercial contracts with our strategic partners including forward flow and white label arrangements
Up to date with relevant changes in the law and share knowledge with the team, in particular to make sure regulatory changes are planned for and advised upon in good time
7-8 years qualified English lawyer
~ Ability to take the lead in commercial contract negotiations and drafting
~ In-depth knowledge of contract law concepts with an understanding not only of common legal provisions but also the ability to provide a commercial and pragmatic overlay
~ Strong understanding of the interplay between legal and business risk
~ Experience in financial services, in particular lending
~ Private practice and in-house legal experience
Flexible working
That's why Allica Bank is fully committed to flexible and hybrid working. Diversity
Working at Allica Bank

At Allica Bank we want to ensure our employees have the right tools and environment in which to succeed in their role and in support of our customers.

Full onboarding support and continued development opportunities
~ Options for flexible working
~ 25 days holiday – with the option to Buy/Sell
~ Pension contributions
~ Discretionary bonus scheme
~ Private health cover (with the option to add family members)
~ Life assurance
~ Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
~ Season ticket loans