Your role
What you'll be doing
Junior Legal Counsel
What We Need
Corpay is currently looking to hire a junior Legal Counsel within our Legal team. This position falls under our Cross Border line of business and is located in London, UK. This role will provide exposure to a broad range of commercial matters while partnering with business leaders to manage legal risk. The successful candidate will be a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, global fintech environment and who is enthusiastic and willing to learn. This position reports to the General Counsel (or designated Legal leader) and will collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Human Resources, Finance, Product, and Operations teams across the organization.
How We Work
As a Junior Legal Counsel, Corpay will set you up for success by providing:
Assigned workspace in our designated London Moorgate, UK office location
Company-issued equipment
Formal, hands-on training
Exposure to complex commercial and regulatory matters.
Role Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the role will include:
BAU work including confidentiality agreements, T&Cs, drafting legal correspondence, reviewing a broad range of commercial agreements.
Working closely with senior legal counsel as an additional resource on large complex matters, including lending, derivatives, litigation and disputes.
Ability to identify, assess, and communicate legal risks, providing recommendations that align with Corpay's risk appetite and business objectives.
Review, develop, and maintain legal policies, contract templates, governance documentation, and standard legal processes to improve consistency and compliance.
Prepare concise legal risk assessments and executive summaries outlining potential impacts, mitigation strategies, and recommended actions.
Partner with Compliance, Risk, Finance, Product, HR, and business leaders to ensure legal considerations are integrated into operational and strategic initiatives.
Perform additional legal projects and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
1-3 Years post qualification experience
Juris Doctor (JD), LLB, or equivalent law degree
Ability to prioritize multiple matters while delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
High level of integrity, attention to detail and an enthusiastic attitude.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in commercial, corporate, financial services, fintech, or in-house legal practice an advantage.
What We Offer
Competitive salary based on experience
Paid annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave annually through the benefits enrolment window
Pension scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Access to the Gratitudes benefits platform, offering flexible discounts, supermarket savings of 4–5%, and a range of exclusive employee offers
Free access to LinkedIn Learning, with thousands of courses to support ongoing professional and personal development
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About Corpay
About Corpay
Corpay is a global technology organization that is leading the future of commercial payments with a culture of innovation that drives us to constantly create new and better ways to pay. Our specialized payment solutions help businesses control, simplify, and secure payment for fuel, general payables, toll and lodging expenses. Millions of people in over 80 countries around the world use our solutions for their payments.
At Corpay, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where employees are valued for their diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion strengthen our teams, drive innovation, and support our continued success globally.
As part of our hiring process, offers of employment may be subject to the successful completion of pre-employment screening conducted by an authorized third-party provider, in accordance with applicable laws and Corpay policies. Screening requirements may include employment references, identity…