Interim Senior Corporate M&A Lawyer- £170k-£185k Fintech Client

Company: Major, Lindsey & Africa
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Location: London
Job Description:

Senior Corporate Counsel – High-Growth International Business (Fintech)

A leading, fast-scaling international business is looking to appoint a Senior Corporate Counsel to join its high-performing legal team in a broad, business-critical role.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a genuinely diverse in-house position, combining high-value transactional work with strategic advisory exposure across the organisation.

The role will involve:

  • Leading on major corporate transactions including M&A, equity/debt financing and strategic investments
  • Advising on a wide range of additional matters such as treasury, ESOP/incentive structures, governance, ESG and investor relations
  • Supporting global expansion initiatives alongside regulatory colleagues
  • Partnering closely with commercial teams on key client arrangements
  • Managing external counsel and overseeing corporate governance processes

Candidate profile:

  • 7+ PQE corporate lawyer (UK, US or other common law qualified)
  • Strong training with a leading international law firm
  • Significant experience advising on complex, cross-border transactions
  • Commercial, pragmatic and comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced environment
  • Keen to broaden beyond pure corporate into a wider strategic remit

Desirable:

  • Experience in fintech or another high-growth, dynamic environment
  • Prior in-house exposure or secondment
  • Familiarity with private fundraising, ESOPs or broader corporate support areas

Please contact: gbalasubrama@mlaglobal.com for further details.

Posted: July 1st, 2026