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.
Junior Legal Counsel
Ebury Madrid 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 Junior Legal Counsel who is keen to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and growing company which is focused on building the Ebury brand.
The successful candidate will join our in-house legal team and support our core legal team in various finance, corporate, and commercial legal matters. 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 Senior Legal Counsel.
The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified lawyer in a jurisdiction relevant to the Ebury Group and have excellent communication, research, and organisational skills.
Responsibilities:
- Review, draft, and update commercial agreements, client terms and conditions, and legal templates.
- Advice on the design and implementation of new products and expansion into new markets.
- Collaborate with front office, corporate development, product, and other departments to resolve day-to-day queries.
- Act as board secretary for certain Ebury subsidiaries, preparing minutes and handling corporate governance queries.
- Managing the quarterly company governance cycles.
- Assist with establishing new entities.
- Represent Ebury in interactions with clients, counterparties, banking partners, industry bodies, and other third parties.
- Work closely with the compliance team to advise on global payment and financial service regulations (e.g., PSD2, PSRs, and MiFID).
- Prepare playbooks, procedures, and self-service materials.
- Participate in delivering relevant training and awareness programs across the organisation.
Essential skills requirements include:
- Complete fluency in English (C1 or C2).
- A legal qualification in a jurisdiction where Ebury has a significant presence is desirable but not essential; applicants holding legal qualifications from other jurisdictions will also be considered.
- A proactive mindset and an ability to communicate effectively in practical terms with stakeholders at all levels of the group including senior management.
- At least 2 -3 years of post qualification experience either in private practice or in-house,
- A genuine enthusiasm for engaging with different areas of law, reflecting a commitment to developing as a well-rounded generalist lawyer.
- An ability in a fast paced environment to prioritise and manage a wide range of competing priorities (with support from other team members and external advisers where necessary).
The following skills and experience are not mandatory but would be of interest:
- Fluency in a third language.
- Experience working on either commercial contracts or on payment regulatory matters.
- Company secretarial or corporate governance experience.
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 prioritised.
- 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!
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 1,800+ 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.
Skills Required
- Fluency in English (C1 or C2)
- Legal qualification in a relevant jurisdiction (or other jurisdictions)
- 2-3 years of post-qualification experience
What We Do
About Ebury® Ebury is a Fintech company specialised in international payments, collections, and foreign exchange services. It offers financial solutions aimed mainly at SMEs and midcaps. Ebury offers foreign exchange activity in over 130 currencies - for both major and emerging markets - as well as cash management strategies, trade finance, and foreign exchange risk management. Founded in London in 2009 by Spanish engineers Juan Lobato and Salvador García, the company has grown its global market presence to a network of 31 offices in 21 countries and more than 1,300 employees. Throughout its history, the company has received more than 20 international awards, including the Financial Times 1000 Europe's fastest-growing companies 2020 and The Sunday Times Tech Track 100. All these recognitions place Ebury as one of the leading European financial technology companies. ebury.com
