FinTech Senior Associate

Founders Law•London, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is listed for a qualified lawyer. We're super proud to have recently been named one of the ''Best Places to Work in Professional Services and Consultancy'' in 2025 as well as listed in the ‘’Top 100 Places To Work For People Development’’ and ''Best Places To Work For Women'' in 2025. What we're looking for? UK-qualified fintech focussed lawyer to join our fintech team as a Senior Associate or Principal Associate 4 - 8+ years PQE Is tech-savvy and has experience with tech solutions in fintech, (open-banking, payments and/or capital markets a big plus) Commercial first transactional skill set – knows how to turn their hand to all levels of revenue generating customer agreements (customer agreement, product/services terms, supplier engagements, confidentiality arrangements etc.) Knowledge of EBA Guidelines, DORA and other operational resilience requirements Basic to intermediate knowledge of data privacy issues Has a great sense of humour and is a team player Has excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Has strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously Wants to take on responsibility in a supportive environment working on and leading client relationships with some of the fastest scaling fintechs across the globe Knows how to present solutions to complex issues without using jargon Wants to help build a new firm that is growing extremely quickly Is entrepreneurial to their core and ferociously champions their clients’ interests Has experience of managing at least one direct report Enjoys being part of the tech ecosystem, including engaging in networking and business development activities About Team Fintech Our fintech team is one of the most recognised in the UK, advising on complex transactions, commercial outsourcing arrangements, payments (traditional cards + newer innovations in Open Banking and the EMI space), crypto and digital assets, and capital markets work. The team's primary focus is transactional and commercial, with regulatory advisory forming a strong, secondary and supporting capability across all of these areas. The team is led by an individual who has been named as an Innovate Finance Women in Fintech Power Lister three years running, most recently recognised in the prestigious Standout 45, placing her among the most influential women in fintech in the UK. The team has also been a finalist at the UK Fintech Awards for several consecutive years, and this year (2026) we are proud to be shortlisted for three awards: Partner (to Fintechs) of the Year, Director of the Year, and Rising Star. Who are we? We are absolutely not your traditional law firm; we're a fusion of the traditional private practice and in-house legal roles, combining top-top law firm expertise with a business-savvy in-house look. Our clients view us as 'their lawyer' and trust us to form part of their teams. Each lawyer sits as in-house legal counsel for a range of clients, offering you a superb and diverse experience working with businesses at the cutting edge of different industries. Our client base spans the full breadth of the UK, European, Middle Eastern, and US tech scene, from Fintechs to Edtechs, AI to Fashion, FMCG to EV, and VCs, accelerators, and incubators. We part of the Founders Forum Group and are plugged into the tech ecosystem by our very nature. What you want to know We're working to continue to build an environment of talented individuals with lots of energy to thrive. We have a beautiful, shiny office with a terrace overlooking Temple Park, Big Ben, & The Shard. In the office, the team currently offers a free corporate chair massage once a month, weekly yoga sessions, free bike servicing once a quarter, and various other events. However, we’re hybrid, so you can work from the office, home or Narnia; it's your choice. We just need you to be on the UK tax system. We’ll set you up on a MacBook Pro or Surface Business 5 with a home office allowance, so you have everything you need. Not only do we have a team of ever-growing entrepreneurial lawyers, but we have some pretty good perks too; Competitive salary (We know everyone says this, but we do want the best candidates, so apply, let us know your rate and let's chat) Discretionary quarterly profit share bonus + annual bonus opportunities “Surprise and delight” gifts for going the extra mile 25 days annual leave, don't worry, bank holidays are on top Day off on your birthday and other significant life events 5 days leave for education a year + dedicated annual education budget just for you Private healthcare with Vitality Private Dental care + hearing and discounts with Vision Express £350 home setup allowance Worldwide travel insurance, including Winter Sports Annual emergency childcare allowance Half-price gym membership at Virgin Active, PureGym and Nuffield Health Electric car leasing salary sacrifice scheme saving up to 40% on electric cars Cycle to work scheme saving up to 32% on a bike and splitting your payments over 12 months Access to a tech and home scheme with discounts and 12-month interest-free payment options through partners including Currys PC World, IKEA and John Lewis There are socials every four weeks if you want to join us, from bars and restaurants to experiences at the F1 Arcade, Gamebox, Fairgame, and many more. + lots more. In Autumn/Winter when the leaves fall off the trees

Requirements

UK-qualified fintech focussed lawyer to join our fintech team as a Senior Associate or Principal Associate
4 - 8+ years PQE
Is tech-savvy and has experience with tech solutions in fintech, (open-banking, payments and/or capital markets a big plus)
Commercial first transactional skill set – knows how to turn their hand to all levels of revenue generating customer agreements (customer agreement, product/services terms, supplier engagements, confidentiality arrangements etc.)
Knowledge of EBA Guidelines, DORA and other operational resilience requirements
Basic to intermediate knowledge of data privacy issues
Has a great sense of humour and is a team player
Has excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Has strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
Wants to take on responsibility in a supportive environment working on and leading client relationships with some of the fastest scaling fintechs across the globe
Knows how to present solutions to complex issues without using jargon
Wants to help build a new firm that is growing extremely quickly
Is entrepreneurial to their core and ferociously champions their clients’ interests
Has experience of managing at least one direct report
Enjoys being part of the tech ecosystem, including engaging in networking and business development activities

Benefits

Competitive salary
Discretionary quarterly profit share bonus + annual bonus opportunities
“Surprise and delight” gifts for going the extra mile
25 days annual leave, don't worry, bank holidays are on top
Day off on your birthday and other significant life events
5 days leave for education a year + dedicated annual education budget just for you
Private healthcare with Vitality
Private Dental care + hearing and discounts with Vision Express
£350 home setup allowance
Worldwide travel insurance, including Winter Sports
Annual emergency childcare allowance
Half-price gym membership at Virgin Active, PureGym and Nuffield Health
Electric car leasing salary sacrifice scheme saving up to 40% on electric cars
Cycle to work scheme saving up to 32% on a bike and splitting your payments over 12 months
Access to a tech and home scheme with discounts and 12-month interest-free payment options through partners including Currys PC World, IKEA and John Lewis
Socials every four weeks