The posting
Ebury helps ambitious businesses unlock global growth, and we take the same approach with our people. We encourage innovation and movement, collaboration and problem-solving, and foster an environment where everyone can feel they belong, are valued, supported and empowered to succeed.
If you’re a collaborator who wants to help transform how businesses operate globally, get in touch - we’d love to discuss how Ebury can accelerate your career so you can shape the future.
Associate Legal Counsel
Ebury Leon Office - Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per week
The Legal Department at Ebury is core to the functioning of the Ebury Group. It provides front-line advice to all parts of the Ebury Group on legal, regulatory and governance matters which contribute to Ebury’s growth every day.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Associate Legal Counsel who is keen to work in a fast-paced, international, dynamic and growing company which is focused on building the Ebury brand.
The successful candidate will join our in-house core legal team and support the team in various finance, corporate, and commercial legal matters, with exposure to cross-border matters in several jurisdictions. The core legal team provides legal advice to key stakeholders and is pivotal to Ebury’s development on a global scale. The person who fills this role will report to the relevant Legal Counsel.
The ideal candidate will have a degree and masters in law (fully qualified lawyer) and have excellent communication, research, and organisational skills.
What you’ll do
● Supporting the core legal team with the review of internal and client queries and providing advice to relevant stakeholders on legal matters related to the ordinary course of business.
● Drafting and reviewing business-as-usual legal documents, including non-disclosure agreements, engagement letters and other third party services agreements.
● Drafting and reviewing legal documents to support Ebury’s corporate governance, business and operational activity.
● Assisting the core legal team with preparing, negotiating and reviewing finance and commercial agreements.
● Contributing to the design and implementation of new products and the expansion of the business into new markets.
● Researching legal and regulatory developments.
● Preparing template documents, procedures, playbooks and training materials.
● Monitoring the implementation of the legal procedures.
● Supporting legal operations through effective document management and accurate tracking of legal invoices and expenses.
What you’ll need
● Complete fluency in English (C1 or C2).
● Degree and Masters in law and fully qualified lawyer.
● Previous experience in a law firm or in-house legal team, ideally with exposure to corporate, finance or regulatory matters is a plus.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail and accuracy.
● Strong organisational skills.
● Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
● Ability to work independently and collaboratively, under pressure and to tight deadlines.
● A proactive team player who works well with different personality types.
Why Ebury?
- Competitive Starting Salary with an annual discretionary bonus that truly rewards your performance from day one.
- Dedicated Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced managers who are invested in your success.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Leverage state-of-the-art tailor made tools and systems that enable you to perform at your best.
- Clear, Accelerated Career Progression: Defined pathways to leadership and specialist roles within Ebury.
- Dynamic & Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative environment where teamwork and personal growth are prioritized.
- Generous Benefits Package: Access competitive benefits tailored to your location, which typically include health care and social benefits.
- Central Office: A fantastic location with excellent transport links.
Ready to launch your career with a global FinTech? Click the ‘Apply’ Today and discover your potential at Ebury!
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About us
Ebury delivers sophisticated, integrated solutions — business accounts, hedging, and financing — on a single platform with a seamless workflow. Our success is built on a simple premise and singular purpose: To help businesses operate and scale globally.
Since its founding in 2009, Ebury has always been a fast-growing leader in fintech. Today, we bring together 2000+ Eburians across nearly 70 cities and we’re always looking to add to our team.
At the heart of our offering is a proprietary platform, purpose-built to help businesses seamlessly streamline and manage global cash flow. We focus on continuous product evolution and innovation to build the infrastructure for borderless growth and help our clients scale at every stage.
The opportunities at Ebury are as diverse as our people, ranging from business development to engineering roles across our tech pillars.
We believe in inclusion. We stand against discrimination in all forms and are against the intolerance of differences that makes us a modern and successful organisation. At Ebury, you can be whoever you want to be and still feel a sense of belonging no matter your story.
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