About NOAH:
NOAH is redefining the future of payments. We believe Stablecoins will become a core, regulated pillar of the global financial system. Over the past four years, we’ve built a world-class payments infrastructure, empowering businesses to seamlessly integrate and leverage this technology to drive the next generation of payment connectivity.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a Legal Counsel (1PQE+) to join our dynamic and fast-growing fintech company. Reporting directly to our Head of Legal, you will play a key role in providing commercial and regulatory legal support across the business. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you will work closely with cross-functional teams, helping shape our legal function while enabling the business to scale efficiently and compliantly.
As our first dedicated junior legal hire, this is a unique opportunity to build and define the legal function within an innovative fintech environment. You will tackle a broad range of legal matters, with a particular focus on commercial contracts, fintech regulation, payments, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including B2B customer agreements, supplier agreements, NDAs, employment contracts, and more.
* Support the business with fintech and payments regulatory matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and best practices.
* Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks and develop practical, business-friendly solutions.
* Support on employment-related matters for our global, remote workforce.
* Instruct and manage outside counsel when required.
* Develop playbooks, templates, and internal legal resources to streamline operations.
Qualifications:
* 1+ years PQE (qualified to practice in England & Wales).
* Background in commercial law, either from a law firm or in-house at a fintech or payments company.
* Experience in fintech or payments is highly desirable.
* Strong commercial mindset – ability to balance legal risks with business objectives.
* Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented – comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
* Excellent communicator – able to explain complex legal concepts in a clear and practical way.
* Ability to work cross-functionally with Tech, Product, Sales, and Compliance teams.
* Pragmatic, business-focused approach to legal issues, enabling growth while ensuring compliance.
Why Join Us?:
* Shape the legal function within a pioneering fintech startup.
* Work at the intersection of fintech, payments, and crypto, in an industry experiencing exponential growth.
* Collaborate with a world-class team in a fast-moving, innovative environment.
* Career growth opportunities – potential to grow into a leadership role as the legal team expands.
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* Competitive salary and benefits package