Deputy General Counsel

You'll be the second in command for LemFi's Legal Department, reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer. This high-impact leadership role combines strategic advisory work with hands-on execution across financing, M&A, corporate transactions, product launches, employment structures, and global compliance.

Responsibilities

• Own legal structuring, negotiation, and execution of complex credit and debt financing arrangements.
• Partner with Finance to secure and manage capital supporting credit products and growth.
• Lead legal support for M&A, fundraising, and other high-value corporate matters.
• Manage due diligence, deal structuring, and external counsel coordination.
• Oversee Employee Stock Option Plan administration, including grants, vestings, and exercises.
• Advise on global employment structures, cross-border arrangements, and incentive schemes.
• Serve as legal architect for new and evolving products and collaborate with Product and Engineering on compliance and documentation.
• Partner with the CLO on corporate governance, capital markets, and strategic legal projects.
• Lead and mentor the legal team and guide external counsel use.
• Manage regulatory compliance as LemFi expands across Europe and global markets.

Requirements

• 10+ years in a top-tier international law firm or in-house legal function focused on banking, finance, or corporate transactions.
• Experience advising on debt financings, credit facilities, security packages, M&A, or venture-backed equity.
• Strong understanding of capital structures, investor documentation, and multi-jurisdictional corporate governance.
• Ability to balance legal risk with commercial considerations.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence advising leadership teams directly.
• Law degree from a reputable university and qualification to practise in the UK or Europe.
• Familiarity with fintech or payments regulation is beneficial.
• In-house experience at a high-growth financial services or technology company is beneficial.
• Cross-border expansion or multi-market regulatory experience is beneficial.