Legal Counsel, Commercial

Who are we?

At Open Payd, we are building a universal financial infrastructure to power the growth of the digital economy. Our rails‑agnostic approach empowers any business to move and manage money globally - across both traditional rails and stable coins — at scale, and in real time.

The Open Payd platform delivers a suite of banking and payments infrastructure: accounts in over 40 currencies, FX, on/off ramp, international and domestic payments, Open Banking services – all via a single API.

A global network of licences alongside our best‑in‑class tech is why we're trusted by 1000+ enterprise clients to process over $180bn volume annually.

• Provide general commercial legal support across all areas of the business
• Work closely with teams in the UK, EU and internationally to ensure legal consistency and compliance
• Support departments such as Sales, Customer Success, Compliance, Operations, Risk, Finance, Information Security, and Technology with legal advice
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts with clients, suppliers, and banking partners
• Manage periodic updates of client terms
• Management of trademarks portfolio
• Help manage legal risk across the business, offering practical and balanced guidance
• Collaborate with Compliance and Risk teams to support adherence to regulatory obligations
• Assist in shaping internal policies and processes to align with legal and business goals
• Offer clear, solution‑focused advice that supports both business growth and clients’ needs
• Build strong working relationships across departments to support day‑to‑day legal operations
• Stay informed on relevant legal and regulatory developments impacting the business in all operating regions
• Supporting the wider legal team to provide efficient and effective legal support to the business
• Support geographic expansion projects

• Qualified lawyer, candidates from both common law and civil law jurisdictions will be considered; 4-7 Years PQE (please note this is a guide only)
• Strong experience of providing legal support in a regulated financial services environment
• Knowledge of the payments industry, including e‑money and digital assets
• Strong legal experience, gained either in private practice or in‑house, ideally covering commercial and financial services matters
• Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts
• Strong written and spoken English, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non‑lawyers
• Background in or exposure to regulated industries such as financial services, payments, or e‑money will be considered an advantage

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We are looking forward to receiving your CV.

Open Payd Talent Team

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