Senior Legal Counsel

The role

We’re looking for a lawyer with excellent corporate legal expertise who is aiming to broaden their experience to advise on a variety of corporate, commercial and strategic matters. Our
Legal Team sits at the heart of Zilch and works hand-in-hand with the founders, C-suite and business owners to achieve their goals. We partner with departments to understand the requirements for each deal and drive the deal through to completion, advising on all legal aspects thereof.

Day to day responsibilities

• Provide corporate, commercial and strategic advice to various stakeholders and product owners within the  business across all aspects of a variety of corporate and commercial deals (in line with the FCA). 
• Act as a key legal advisor to the Co-Founders, Board, C-Suite and CFO across all corporate and commercial matters.
• Work alongside the General Counsel to advise on complex and transformational transactions for the business (including capital raises; M&A and IPO readiness).
• Lead various commercial matters from the beginning (digging deeper to understand the technical requirements and business rationale underpinning the deal) through to completion.
• Resolve issues that arise in existing commercial deals.
• Engage directly with the investors of the business across the various corporate workstreams where required.
• Develop processes to scale the Legal Team in line with the growth of the business (e.g. developing standard form agreements, efficient contract negotiation and vendor management processes).
• Supervise and assist junior team members.

We’re looking for...

• Ideally a minimum of 4-years PQE. 
• A current practising certificate (qualified in England and Wales is preferred).
• Technical expertise in UK corporate law.
• Corporate experience as a private practice lawyer (top firm experience is a bonus).
• Ability to excel in advising on transformational matters.
• Undertake the execution of transactions and oversee junior lawyers assisting with this.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Solutions-focused.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Exceptional stakeholder and project management skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently to drive matters forward.
• Proactive attitude and ability to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Bonus Skills: 
• Experience in advising on share incentive schemes and company secretarial matters.
• Experience working in-house.

Compensation & Savings 
• Pension scheme - 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution
• Death in Service scheme - 3x your annual basic salary to nominated beneficiaries
• Income Protection - up to 75% of annual basic salary to cover long term injury or illness
 
Health & Wellbeing
• Private Medical Insurance including;
• GP consultations (video, telephone or face-to-face)
• Prescribed medication
• In-patient, day-patient and out-patient care
• Mental health support
• Optical, dental & audiological cover
• Physiotherapy
• Advanced cancer cover
• Menopause support
• Employee Assistance Programme including
• Unlimited mental health sessions
• 24/7 remote GP & physiotherapy
• 24/7 helpline for emotional & practical support
• Savings & discounts on everyday shopping
• 1:1 personalised wellbeing consultations
• Gym membership discounts

Family Friendly Policies 
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Enhanced paternity pay
• Enhanced adoption pay
 
Zilch App Rewards
• 5% cashback in Zilch rewards on purchases through the app
• £200 Zilch rewards bonus for WFH set up
 
Learning & Development
• Professional Qualifications
• Professional Memberships
• Learning Suite for e-courses
• Internal Training Programmes
• FCA & Regulatory training
 
Workplace Perks
• Hybrid Working 3 days in office
• Casual dress code
• Work related social events
• Free fruit, snacks, and refreshments in the office