Legal Counsel (UK/remote)

ZEN; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company based in Cambridge is seeking a qualified solicitor with 3–7 years PQE. The successful candidate will draft a range of agreements, provide legal guidance on financial regulations, and support various business functions. This role offers a flexible working model and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working model - remote or hybrid options available

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative work environment

Fast recruitment process

Qualifications

• 3–7 years PQE, ideally trained in a leading law firm or in-house within fintech or financial services.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritize in a fast-moving environment.
• Understanding of UK and EU regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including technology supply contracts and NDAs.
• Provide legal guidance on UK and EU regulatory frameworks, including FCA regulations.
• Support internal training and awareness on legal, regulatory, and compliance topics.
• Manage and advise on pre-litigation disputes and customer complaints.

Skills

Strong knowledge of financial regulation

Commercial law expertise

Data protection knowledge

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

Ability to prioritize

Enthusiasm for technology

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

ZEN.COM is a smart financial app designed for your everyday life – at home and on the go.We make payments, online shopping, and personal finance management fast, secure, and effortless. With ZEN, you can enjoy cashback on purchases, full control over your spending, and peace of mind thanks to purchase protection. A built-in multi-currency account lets you spend abroad or shop internationally with great exchange rates and no hidden fees.

Requirements

A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 3–7 years PQE, ideally trained at a leading law firm or in-house within fintech or financial services.

Strong knowledge of financial regulation, commercial law, and data protection.

Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

A commercial mindset – balancing legal risk with business opportunity.

The ability to work autonomously and prioritize in a fast-moving environment.

Enthusiasm for technology, innovation, and modern financial products.

Scope of duties

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including technology supply contracts, SaaS and licensing agreements, NDAs, service agreements, and partnership deals.

Maintain a contract management process and help streamline contract templates and playbooks.

Provide legal guidance on UK and EU regulatory frameworks, including FCA regulations, PSD2, e-money, AML.

Partner with Compliance and Product teams to ensure products and services are developed and launched in compliance with applicable law.

Support the Product and Technology teams on customer-facing terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with data protection, FCA, and EU payments law requirements where applicable.

Advise the People team on UK employment law matters, including drafting and updating employment contracts, consultancy agreements, policies, and handbooks.

Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, disciplinary and grievance procedures, and termination processes.

Support the Legal and Governance Director on corporate governance matters, including board and shareholder meetings, statutory filings, and group structure management.

Assist in drafting and maintaining internal policies and governance frameworks.

Provide practical advice on data protection (UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018), privacy notices, and data processing arrangements.

Provide day-to-day legal advice across all business functions, ensuring decisions are legally sound and commercially viable.

Identify and mitigate key legal risks across business operations.

Advise on regulatory change, horizon scanning, and interactions with regulators.

Support internal training and awareness on legal, regulatory, and compliance topics.

Manage and advise on pre-litigation disputes, debt recovery, and customer complaints with minimal external counsel involvement.

What We Offer:

• A fast, transparent recruitment process
• Flexible working model- remote or hybrid options available
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A supportive, collaborative environment where your voice is heard