Senior Legal Counsel

Govern technology arrangements — software licensing, technology procurement, trading platform agreements, and technology provider contracts

Advise on privacy, data protection, and data-sharing matters arising from our operations and commercial relationships

Advise on intellectual property matters: ownership, protection, and licensing of IP and technology assets

Support the Group's legal operations and strategic transactions — contract lifecycle management, legal process optimisation, and dispute resolution in collaboration with external counsel

Conduct independent legal and regulatory research across multiple jurisdictions and translate findings into clear, commercially workable recommendations

Liaise with external counsel, corporate service providers, regulators, and professional advisers as required

Serve as a trusted day-to-day legal adviser to internal stakeholders across the Group, working closely with business, compliance, and operational teams

What You Bring

Qualified lawyer with professional experience appropriate for a Senior Legal Counsel role

Proven track record drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts

Strong corporate law background — structuring, governance, and transactions

Experience navigating cross-border and multi-jurisdictional legal matters

Solid understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in financial or technology sectors

Hands-on experience with privacy, data protection, and intellectual property matters

Ability to conduct independent legal research and convert complex requirements into practical business guidance

Strong legal drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and spoken English

Self-directed — you take ownership of matters from start to finish and know when to escalate to the CLO

Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving, international environment

Commercially minded and pragmatic, with an instinct for assessing legal risk against business objectives

Experience with fintech, regulated financial services, financial markets, or technology-driven businesses is a strong advantage

Why Join NEXT?

You'll work on genuinely complex legal challenges across multiple jurisdictions and business lines — not routine contract reviews on repeat. You'll have real ownership, direct access to senior leadership, and the opportunity to shape how a fast-scaling fintech group manages its legal function. We move fast, we trust our people, and we build things that last.

Your Interview Journey

We keep our process straightforward and respect your time. Here's what to expect:

Stage 1 — Talent Screening (30 mins): A conversation with our Talent Acquisition team

Stage 2 — Hiring Manager Interview (60 mins): A deep-dive with the Chief Legal Officer covering your experience, technical competencies, and how you approach complex legal matters