Legal Counsel

Overview

A rapidly growing fintech organization is seeking a Trade Finance Lawyer with expertise in the syndication, distribution, and securitisation of trade finance assets across multiple geographies. This role involves supporting Distribution and Product teams, managing complex legal issues, and collaborating with outside counsel to meet business objectives. Experience with technology platforms is advantageous. The position reports to the Senior Legal Counsel based in the UK and is remote-friendly, with a preference for candidates located in the Eastern US time zone, the United Kingdom, or Western Europe (CET).

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for trade finance transactions, including supply chain finance, accounts receivable finance, and inventory finance facilities.
• Assist the global Distribution team in developing new funding structures for existing products and new geographic markets.
• Collaborate with Product teams to develop new product and service offerings.
• Build and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams such as Product, Distribution, Operations, Technology, and Finance.
• Manage legal aspects of strategic initiatives, including conducting due diligence for new market entries.
• Stay informed on laws and regulations relevant to expanding product offerings across various jurisdictions.
• Partner with team members to develop and update legal templates, processes, and playbooks as business models evolve.
• Contribute to designing and improving legal department processes.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in trade finance and/or securitisation, syndication, and distribution of accounts receivable and supply chain finance assets.
• Experience negotiating complex legal documentation with customers and funding parties.
• Proven ability to develop funding structures for new products and geographic markets.
• Experience entering new markets and geographies.
• Familiarity with funding structures such as BAFT participations, SPV structures, and notes programmes.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Self-motivated with flexibility to deliver high-quality work on complex matters in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Strong project management skills.
• Open-minded and willing to operate outside comfort zones.
• Ethical with strong business acumen, common sense, and pragmatic judgment, especially under pressure.
• Confident communicator capable of engaging effectively with business and legal counterparts, including senior executives.
• Proven high-performing legal experience in-house or in private practice.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and interpersonal skills.
• A sense of humor and a strong work ethic.

Compensation and Benefits

• Estimated annual base salary range: $155,000 – $188,000, dependent on skills, experience, certifications, and location.
• Generous benefits program including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible work schedule and remote-friendly environment.
• Comprehensive paid time off including PTO, sick leave, and bereavement.
• Global parental leave.
• Company-issued equipment (laptop, monitor, etc.).
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Career development and pathing opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health advocacy.

Location

Remote-friendly with a preference for candidates based in the Eastern US time zone, the United Kingdom, or Western Europe (CET).