Legal Counsel - Regulatory

1 нед. назад

ВеликобританияHybrid

Legal Counsel role focusing on regulatory and commercial legal advice in a global luxury fashion marketplace.

is a leading global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry, connecting customers in over 190 countries with items from more than 50 countries and over 1,400 of the world’s best brands and charming boutiques from around the world. opens a world of luxury for endless expressions of style, delivering a truly unique shopping experience and access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a global marketplace. LEGAL The Legal team is a strategic business area ensuring we navigate the complexities of a global business and acting as guardians of our legal integrity, providing expert advice to protect our interests, manage risks, and ensure compliance. LONDON Our London office is located in Old Street, London’s tech hub, and is home to a wide range of teams. Our open space is ideal for collaborative work and sharing ideas. We also have a large outdoor terrace, which is the perfect spot to have a team lunch or host events. ROLE The Legal Team at is seeking a Legal Counsel - Regulatory for a broad regulatory and commercial role. This is a unique opportunity to advise on regulatory matters within a global, fast-moving and innovative business. You will enjoy a diverse role, delivering high-quality strategic legal advice across multiple operational territories in conjunction with our wider international Legal Team. You will work closely with the broader legal team and all business areas. Acting as a true business partner, this role requires someone who i

Advise on payment regulation and broader regulatory frameworks, including in relation to digital regulation, product compliance and consumer protection
Track and assess existing and new requirements for the Group, preferably with a focus on payments regulation, as well as advise on their implementation
Identify, monitor and evaluate relevant regulatory risks and enforcement trends, and take proactive steps to mitigate these
Develop strategies for, and engage with, relevant regulators
Advise on commercial matters, including on contractual agreements with partners and payment processors, and ensure a compliant payment model
Work on tariffs-related matters and advise from a legal perspective
Negotiate, draft and review commercial contracts, policies, guidance and other legal documentation
Provide proactive, strategic and pragmatic advice
Liaise with external law firms, where external support is needed
Support the Group Legal VP, Regulatory Legal Team and the business in ensuring it operates in a compliant manner
Use legal technology and AI tools in an ethical way to deliver advice efficiently, and help the team adopt and get the best from these tools

A qualified lawyer with 1-3 years’ PQE, and superior analytical skills and creative problem-solving skills. Prior in-house experience would be beneficial
Have excellent training, preferably in a top-tier law firm
Have experience, preferably advising on payments regulation and commercial matters.
Have proven ability to assess new pieces of international legislation/regulation and apply them on a risk-based basis to a business
Have the curiosity and ability to absorb a lot of information quickly, apply it in assessments, and drive implementation
Be able to understand nuances and complexities, and translate these into commercial, pragmatic, and concise advice in the context of a global business
Have a strong work ethic and attention to detail, be highly proactive, organized and efficient, able to work on fast-moving projects
Be able to work autonomously but also well in teams, supporting the Group Legal VP and Regulatory Legal Team
Possess excellent communication, organization and drafting skills
Driven, forward-thinking, robust, innovative and agile, with commercial acumen

Employee Pension Scheme
Flexible Benefits Program
Health Insurance & Critical Illness cover
Flexible work environment- Hybrid Model (3 days a week from the office, 2 days from home)