About the Role
Corpay is seeking a junior Interim Legal Counsel for a 12-month fixed-term position, with potential for permanency. This role offers exposure to diverse commercial matters and involves partnering with business leaders to manage legal risk within a fast-paced, global fintech environment. The position reports to the General Counsel and collaborates with various internal departments.
Responsibilities
- Handle BAU work including confidentiality agreements, T&Cs, drafting legal correspondence, and reviewing commercial agreements.
- Support senior legal counsel on complex matters such as lending, derivatives, litigation, and disputes.
- Identify, assess, and communicate legal risks, providing recommendations aligned with business objectives.
- Review and maintain legal policies, contract templates, governance documentation, and standard legal processes.
- Prepare concise legal risk assessments and executive summaries.
- Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Finance, Product, HR, and business leaders on legal considerations.
- Undertake additional legal projects as assigned.
Requirements
- 1-3 years post-qualification experience.
- Juris Doctor (JD), LLB, or equivalent law degree.
- Ability to prioritize multiple matters and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and an enthusiastic attitude.
- Experience in commercial, corporate, financial services, fintech, or in-house legal practice is an advantage.
Skills
- Commercial agreements
- Legal correspondence
- Contract drafting
- Risk assessment
- Policy development
- Legal research
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Fixed-term contract
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Junior
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (JD)
- LLB
- Equivalent law degree
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary based on experience
Benefits
- Company-issued equipment
- Comprehensive onboarding and training
- Paid annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave annually
- Pension scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Access to the Gratitudes benefits platform
- Free access to LinkedIn Learning
About the Company
- Corpay is a global technology organization leading the future of commercial payments with a culture of innovation.
- 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 use our solutions.
- Corpay is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where employees are valued for their diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions.
Equal Opportunity
- Corpay is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees.
- Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
- Corpay is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals are respected and valued for their diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions.
- If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.
