Commercial Counsel (2-6 PQE)

MLA is supporting an award-winning, high-growth wealth management platform helping over 1.5 million customers save, invest, buy their first home and plan for retirement. The business is mission-driven, focused on enabling greater financial freedom, with a highly collaborative and embedded legal function.

The client is looking to hire a junior–mid level commercial lawyer to join a growing in-house legal team at a pivotal scaling stage. This position offers broad exposure across commercial contracting, product development and data protection, with real autonomy and the opportunity to shape legal processes and strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial contracts (including SaaS, technology, banking and marketing agreements)
• Partner with product and business teams on new launches, initiatives and promotions
• Advise on data protection matters (including privacy notices, controller/processor arrangements and general queries)
• Support on regulatory matters alongside Compliance
• Draft and maintain customer-facing terms and conditions
• Contribute to legal tech implementation and process improvements (including AI and CLM tools)
• Provide ad hoc advice across areas such as IP, employment, property and disputes
• Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders
• Manage and liaise with external counsel

Experience & Skills

• 2–7 PQE lawyer, ideally with strong training from a leading firm
• Solid commercial contracts experience, particularly within technology (e.g. SaaS, software, reseller agreements)
• Commercially pragmatic with strong organisational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Financial services or regulated sector experience desirable but not essential