At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.
We’re looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to join the Universal Banking European Commercial & Legal team in London.
This is a hands-on commercial role with a strong focus on technology contracting. You’ll take ownership of complex negotiations with enterprise customers, draft and negotiate software, SaaS, hosting and services agreements, and work closely with senior stakeholders to deliver commercially sound outcomes while managing legal and contractual risk.
You’ll be joining at an important point in the evolution of Universal Banking as it develops as a standalone business following its divestment from Finastra. Alongside your core commercial work, you’ll provide leadership within the European Commercial & Legal team and contribute to the development of the function, its processes and ways of working.
This role will suit someone who enjoys ownership and autonomy. You’ll be comfortable running complex contracts and negotiations largely independently, engaging confidently with customers, in-house legal teams, external counsel and senior internal stakeholders, while applying sound judgement about when escalation is needed.
You’ll be a fully qualified lawyer in England & Wales with significant commercial legal experience in the software or technology sector.
You’re comfortable being given a complex commercial matter and running with it. You can sit across the table from a sophisticated customer and their legal advisers, understand the commercial objective as well as the legal risk, and move a negotiation towards an outcome without requiring significant day-to-day direction.
You’ll also be comfortable stepping outside a narrow commercial-contracting remit when the team needs it. Commercial technology work will remain the primary focus, but experience in areas such as data protection, procurement, regulatory matters or AI governance would add value to the wider team.
Why join?
This is an opportunity to join Universal Banking at a significant point in its development. As the business moves forward independently following the divestment from Finastra, you’ll have the opportunity not only to provide high-quality commercial legal support, but also to contribute to how the European legal function evolves.
For someone who enjoys autonomy, complex technology transactions, senior stakeholder exposure and the opportunity to have a visible impact, this is a role where you can make a meaningful contribution to the development of the function.
The role is based in London with a hybrid working model requiring a minimum of two days per week in the office. Occasional travel within Europe may be required for client meetings.
We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we stand for:
Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities. Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
Well‑being: Access confidential one‑to‑one support through our Employee Assistance Program, connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and take part in monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive—inside and outside of work.
Health & Financial Security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.*
Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.
Inclusion: Get involved in our inclusion communities, such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra—open to everyone who wants to participate and contribute.
Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
Recognition: Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.
*Specific benefits may vary by location.
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