Solicitor

Solicitor

• Based in Manchester or Knutsford, Cheshire
• £65,000 to £70,000 per year, dependant on experience
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Full-time, permanent

About Suits Me

Suits Me is an ethical and cutting edge fintech business operating out of offices in Manchester and Knutsford,

Cheshire. We are an award-winning alternative banking solution with financial inclusion and equality of opportunity sitting at the heart of the business.

For our account holders, we offer an alternative to traditional bank accounts, with a contactless Mastercard offering a full range of features and cashback rewards. We have big plans, including expansion into Europe and licensing as an Electronic Money Institution.

The Role

We are seeking a solicitor, with probably 3-4 years’ PQE, to support the business and its Legal Director with our ambitious plans for 2025 and beyond. The business is growing quickly and therefore the successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress and develop quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support the Legal Director in all the day-to-day legal requirements of the business
• Support and advise the Commercial Director regarding commercial arrangements with customers, suppliers, referrers and other partners
• Support the Financial Crime Director with managing fraud and money laundering risk
• Act as a main point of contact with our banking as a service providers
• Support and manage the business’s Data Protection and Complaints Managers
• Advise the business on IP, general business risk and occasional litigation matters

Requirements

The successful candidate will have a commercial background, either in private practice or in-house, and ideally in Fintech. The ideal candidate will probably have 3-4 years’ PQE and excellent technical, organisational, commercial and communication skills, along with a willingness to throw themself into a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment.