Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal CounselWe'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 OPPORTUNITYGetGround 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 DOINGCommercial and ContractsDraft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, partnership contracts, and customer termsAdvise business teams on contractual risk and help them make informed decisions quicklyMaintain and improve GetGround's contract templates, playbooks, and standard termsSupport the management of external counsel on matters requiring specialist inputProduct and RegulatoryProvide legal input on new product features, customer journeys, and platform changesAdvise on FCA regulatory requirements as they apply to GetGround's products and servicesSupport compliance reviews of customer-facing content and regulated communicationsHelp track relevant regulatory developments and flag implications for the businessCorporate and General LegalSupport on corporate matters including fundraising, corporate governance, and company secretarial workAdvise on data protection and privacy matters, including GDPR complianceProvide general legal support across the business on employment, IP, and operational mattersHelp build scalable legal processes, templates, and training materialsABOUT YOUYou'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 environmentA good understanding of FCA regulation and how it applies to fintech or financial services productsIntellectual curiosity and the ability to pick up new areas of law quicklyA commercial mindset; you give practical advice, not just legal analysisThe confidence to work autonomously and manage your own workload without close supervisionClear, concise communication skills, written and verbalA collaborative approach and genuine interest in the business, not just the legal mattersHighly desirable:Experience with property, mortgage, or investment productsIn-house experience at a fast-growing fintechExposure to data protection, GDPR, or privacy workWe 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 BUILDINGThe 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 GETGROUNDWe 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 male22 nationalities represented across offices in 5 countriesInclusion 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 PrideWhat 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 male22 nationalities represented across offices in 5 countriesOur work on Design AccessibilityInclusion is at the heart of our culture - we celebrate and reflect on key D&I and cultural events such as: Black History Month, International Women's Day and PrideFor more information on how we store your candidate data, please see our recruitment privacy policy. LocationLondonEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeHybridDepartmentBusiness Functions