Deputy General Counsel

Requirements

• Experience: 12+ years of experience in a top‑tier law firm or a high‑growth fintech/tech company. Previous experience in a Deputy GC or Lead Counsel role is highly preferred
• Expertise in Fintech: Deep understanding of credit products, payment regulations, and the legal nuances of scaling financial services globally
• Corporate Finance Knowledge: Proven track record in dealing with credit facilities, debt financing, or venture‑backed equity structures
• People Operations Savvy: Familiarity with international employment law and the legal mechanics of compensation/bonus schemes
• Problem Solver Mindset: Ability to provide commercial, “can‑do” legal advice in a fast‑paced environment where there is often no established precedent
• Communication: Exceptional drafting skills and the ability to explain complex legal risks to non‑legal stakeholders in simple terms
• Academic: Law degree from a reputable university and professional admission/license to practice in a European or UK jurisdiction is a plus but not a requirement
• A commercially minded legal leader: who enjoys operating close to the business and balancing risk with growth. You don’t default to “no” — you focus on how to get to “yes” safely
• Comfortable in ambiguity: and energised by building in environments where not everything is fully defined yet. You’re happy to roll up your sleeves while also thinking strategically
• Trusted advisor to senior stakeholders: able to influence and challenge when needed, and confident partnering with founders, executives, and cross‑functional leaders
• Hands‑on and pragmatic: with the judgment to prioritise effectively across a broad and evolving legal remit
• A strong communicator: able to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance for non‑legal teams
• Mission‑aligned, motivated: by LemFi’s purpose and excited to help scale a business that delivers real‑world impact for the global diaspora
• Don’t check every box? If you are excited about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply anyway

What the job involves

• As the Deputy General Counsel, you will serve as the “Second in Command” for our Legal and People Department
• Reporting directly to the Chief Legal and People Officer, you will play a critical role in scaling our legal infrastructure during a period of rapid global expansion
• This is a high‑impact, versatile leadership role where you will balance strategic advisory with hands‑on execution across credit financing, equity, employment, and product innovation
• You will be a key partner to the CLPO, stepping in to lead the department in her absence and handling a broad portfolio of high‑stakes legal work
• Credit Facilities & Financing: Lead the legal structuring, negotiation, and maintenance of credit facilities
• You will partner with the Finance team to secure the capital necessary to fuel our “Send Now, Pay Later” and other credit‑based product lines
• Equity & Options Management: Oversee the legal administration of our Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP)
• You will manage the legal aspects of grants, vestings, and exercises, ensuring compliance with local regulations across multiple jurisdictions
• Employment & Bonuses: In partnership with the People team, you will provide legal oversight for our global workforce
• This includes drafting employment contracts, managing complex international labour law issues, and designing/validating bonus and incentive structures
• New Product Launches: Act as the legal architect for new product releases
• You will work alongside Product and Engineering teams to ensure that new features (from savings accounts to credit tools) are legally compliant, risk‑mitigated, and supported by robust Terms of Service
• Leadership & Ad Hoc Support: Act as a right hand to the Chief Legal and People Officer
• You will tackle a variety of ad‑hoc projects—ranging from corporate governance and M&A activity to regulatory responses—and help manage the wider legal team
• Global Compliance: Ensure LemFi remains ahead of the curve in a complex regulatory environment (FCA, FINTRAC, AUSTRAC, etc.), particularly as we enter new markets in Europe and beyond

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