Legal Advisor

We're looking for a Legal Advisor to join our Legal team and work closely with the Commercial & Contracts, and Compliance teams to provide practical, commercially focused legal support across the allpay Group. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified lawyer looking to develop their career within a regulated business environment. You'll provide day-to-day legal support across the business, helping colleagues navigate legal, contractual and governance considerations while balancing risk and commercial objectives. Office First working model: most team members are based on-site, and a strong on-site presence will be essential, although flexible working arrangements are open for discussion.

Responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements, supplier agreements and commercial contract variations; Supporting contract negotiations and preparing clear, practical advice for business stakeholders; Identifying legal and contractual risks, recommending solutions and escalating complex matters where appropriate; Supporting business projects and operational initiatives by providing timely legal input and guidance; Assisting with legal research, regulatory change activities and governance-related projects; Supporting data protection and information governance matters, including data processing agreements and privacy documentation; Assisting with the management of disputes, complaints and external legal advice; Maintaining legal templates, contract records and legal knowledge resources; Contributing to training, guidance materials and legal awareness initiatives across the business

Requirements

Newly qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent legal professional; A solid foundation in commercial and contract law; Experience of drafting, reviewing or supporting commercial contracts gained through training, qualification or legal practice; Strong legal research and analytical skills, with the ability to provide clear, pragmatic recommendations; Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal audiences; Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload effectively; Good commercial awareness and a practical approach to managing legal risk; Confidence building relationships with stakeholders across the business; A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn, develop and seek feedback

Nice to have

Exposure to financial services, payment services, fintech or other regulated environments; Awareness of UK GDPR, data protection legislation or regulatory frameworks; Experience reviewing technology, supplier, outsourcing or customer contracts; Exposure to working with external legal advisers; An interest in governance, regulatory change, intellectual property or information governance matters

Benefits

Defined contribution group pension scheme; Income protection; Life assurance; Private healthcare; Health and wellbeing options; Learning and Development opportunities; Subsidised café and restaurant; Free access to on-site staff gym