Managing Associate - Digital Data and Commercial - Payments
Core
Advising banks, payment service providers, fintechs, retailers, and technology businesses on commercial arrangements underpinning payment products and services.
Role type
Senior commercial lawyer (payments)
Builds
Payment processing arrangements, merchant acquiring and card issuing agreements, payment scheme arrangements, Open Banking propositions, strategic partnerships, outsourcing arrangements, and technology/commercial contracts.
Domain
Financial services / Payments / Commercial Law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Commercial law expertise, contract drafting, negotiation, regulatory advisory, client relationship management, team supervision, business development
Preferred skills
Payments sector experience, fintech knowledge, Open Banking familiarity
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Advise clients on commercial arrangements across the payments sector; Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements; Support clients on payment-related projects and product launches; Supervise and support junior lawyers; Participate in business development activities; Contribute to thought leadership and sector projects; Support clients on-site where required.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties