Deputy General Counsel

LemFi (Series B) is building the go-to financial app for the Global South. Moving to a new country shouldn’t mean starting from zero. That's why our team of 400+ spanning 20+ countries is building a financial ecosystem that helps immigrants stay connected to home, build stability, and create wealth regardless of where they are from or where they live. What began as fast, affordable remittances is now evolving into a complete platform for multi-currency accounts, payments, credit, and long-term financial growth. With millions of users across the globe, we process over $1B in monthly transactions to 30+ countries, proving that borders shouldn't limit financial opportunity. The Role As the Deputy General Counsel, you will serve as the "Second in Command" for our Legal Department. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, you will play a critical role in scaling our legal infrastructure during a period of rapid global expansion. This is a high‑impact, versatile leadership role where you will balance strategic advisory with hands‑on execution across corporate and debt financing, equity, and complex transactional work. You will be a key partner to the CLPO, stepping in to lead the department in her absence and handling a broad portfolio of high‑stakes legal matters. How You’ll Contribute - Credit Facilities & Financing: Take ownership of the legal structuring, negotiation, and execution of complex credit and debt financing arrangements. Partner with the Finance team to secure and manage the capital required to fuel our credit‑based products and long‑term growth initiatives. - Corporate & Transaction Execution: Lead legal support for strategic transactions, including M&A, fundraising, and other high‑value corporate matters. Manage due diligence, deal structuring, and coordination with external counsel to ensure smooth execution at speed and scale. - Equity & Options Management: Oversee the legal administration of our Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP). Manage the legal aspects of grants, vestings, and exercises, ensuring compliance with local regulations across multiple jurisdictions. - People & Employment Support: In partnership with the People function, advise on global employment structures, cross‑border employee arrangements, and incentive schemes. Provide pragmatic, scalable legal input to support our growing team. - New Product Launches: Serve as the legal architect for new and evolving products. Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to ensure new offerings are compliant, risk‑managed, and supported by clear customer‑facing documentation. - Leadership & Ad Hoc Support: Partner closely with the CLPO on corporate governance, capital markets, and strategic legal projects. Lead and mentor members of the legal team and guide the use of external counsel. - Global Compliance: Ensure LemFi remains ahead of the curve in a complex international regulatory environment (FCA, FINTRAC, AUSTRAC, etc.) as we expand across Europe and new global markets Who You Are - A transactional legal expert: grounded in corporate and banking law, with deep experience executing complex financing and M&A transactions. - Commercial and pragmatic: skilled at balancing risk with growth and getting to “yes” safely. - Comfortable in ambiguity: thrives in fast‑moving, evolving environments where new processes must be built from the ground up. - Trusted advisor: able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders with sound, business‑focused judgment. - Hands‑on and analytical: willing to dive into detail while keeping a strategic view on priorities. - Mission‑aligned and globally minded: excited by LemFi’s purpose of enabling financial opportunity across borders. What You’ll Bring - Experience: 10–14 years in a top‑tier international law firm with a focus on banking, finance, or corporate transactions. In‑house experience is beneficial but not essential. - Transactional depth: Proven record advising on debt financings, credit facilities, and security packages, plus experience with M&A or venture‑backed equity. - Corporate finance & governance expertise: Strong grasp of capital structures, investor documentation, and multi‑jurisdictional corporate maintenance. - Regulatory understanding: Familiarity with fintech or payments regulation is a plus; ability to learn quickly is key. - Communication: Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills with clarity for non‑lawyers. - Adaptability: Confidence advising leadership teams directly without large‑firm infrastructure support. - Academic: Law degree from a reputable university and qualification to practise in the UK or Europe preferred. The Interview Process 1. TA Screen (30 mins) 2. Meeting the manager (30 mins) 3. Technical Assessment (60 mins) 4. Stakeholder Interview (2 x 30 mins) Why Join LemFi? Love shouldn’t be expensive, yet those working hardest for their families often face predatory fees and banking exclusion. We're changing this. At LemFi, you won’t be just a cog in a machine. Whether designing products, scaling operations, or telling our story, you’ll tackle complex challenges with real, immediate impact. Your work goes beyond metrics - it puts money back in families’ pockets and offers access to the previously excluded. Join us to make a meaningful difference, where high performance is a lifeline for millions. Our Values: How We Win - Sharp Customer Focus 🎯 We cut through the noise and prioritize ruthlessly based on what drives real value. - Lead with Data 📊 We trade instinct for insight. We test, analyze, and own the outcomes. - Ownership 🤝 We take responsibility for global outcomes, not just local wins. - Grit 💪 We navigate ambiguity with resilience and keep pushing until the customer feels the impact. You can connect with us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/lemfi/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/uselemfi/ and if you haven't already, download the app on the App Store https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/lemfi/id1533066809 or Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?hl=en&id=com.lemonadeFinance.android. Diversity & Inclusion at LemFi To build the best financial tools for the global diaspora, we need a team that reflects the world we serve. We welcome builders from all walks of life who embody our values over a perfect resume. Don’t meet every single requirement in the job ad? Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often hesitate to apply if they don't check every box. If you are excited about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be just the right person for this, or other roles.