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full-timeSenior Legal Counsel
Getground · London
Senior Legal Counsel We're looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to be a core part of GetGround's legal function, providing sharp, commercially minded legal advice across the business as we scale. You'll be doing the legal work, advising on commercial contracts, product questions, regulatory matters, and everything in between. You'll be a trusted partner to teams across the business and a key part of how we manage legal risk day-to-day. THE OPPORTUNITY GetGround operates at the intersection of fintech, proptech and wealthtech. We have £2Bn+ in assets on platform, 30,000+ users across 70 countries, and a portfolio of regulated products spanning mortgages, property management, and investment tools. As we continue to grow, our legal needs are growing with us. You'll play a central role in keeping the business legally sound, moving quickly, and operating with integrity. For a lawyer who wants to work on genuinely varied, interesting matters in a fast-paced environment, this is a strong opportunity. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Commercial and Contracts Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, partnership contracts, and customer terms Advise business teams on contractual risk and help them make informed decisions quickly Maintain and improve GetGround's contract templates, playbooks, and standard terms Support the management of external counsel on matters requiring specialist input Product and Regulatory Provide legal input on new product features, customer journeys, and platform changes Advise on FCA regulatory requirements as they apply to GetGround's products and services Support compliance reviews of customer-facing content and regulated communications Help track relevant regulatory developments and flag implications for the business Corporate and General Legal Support on corporate matters including fundraising, corporate governance, and company secretarial work Advise on data protection and privacy matters, including GDPR compliance Provide general legal support across the business on employment, IP, and operational matters Help build scalable legal processes, templates, and training materials ABOUT YOU You're a UK qualified solicitor with around 4+ years PQE, ideally with a mix of private practice and some in-house exposure. You bring: Strong commercial legal skills, with experience drafting and negotiating contracts in a fast-paced environment A good understanding of FCA regulation and how it applies to fintech or financial services products Intellectual curiosity and the ability to pick up new areas of law quickly A commercial mindset; you give practical advice, not just legal analysis The confidence to work autonomously and manage your own workload without close supervision Clear, concise communication skills, written and verbal A collaborative approach and genuine interest in the business, not just the legal matters Highly desirable: Experience with property, mortgage, or investment products In-house experience at a fast-growing fintech Exposure to data protection, GDPR, or privacy work We know that great candidates don't always match every point on a job description. If this role excites you and you meet most of the criteria, we'd encourage you to apply anyway. WHAT WE'RE BUILDING The first end-to-end real estate investment offering, making the dream of owning property accessible to everyone, globally. With £2Bn+ assets on our platform and 30,000+ users across 70 countries, we're building the future of asset ownership and in doing so, helping to address wealth inequality. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AT GETGROUND We encourage applications from all sections of society and believe in the criticality of an inclusive culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis as protected by law. 42% of our employees identify as female or non-specified, 58% as male 22 nationalities represented across offices in 5 countries Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and we celebrate and reflect on key D&I events including Black History Month, International Women's Day, and Pride What we are building: The first end-to-end real estate investment offering - making the dream of owning real estate more accessible to everyone globally. Diversity & inclusion at GetGround: We encourage applications from all sections of society and we believe in the criticality of an inclusive culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis as protected by law. 42% of our employees identify as female or non-specified, 58% as male 22 nationalities represented across offices in 5 countrie
| Role | Senior Legal Counsel |
|---|---|
| Company | Getground |
| Location | London |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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