Legal Counsel – International Commercial Agreements

About the role

We are looking for a focused and diligent Legal Counsel to join the Ria and Xe Legal team. You will work closely with the Legal Director and Senior Legal Counsel, providing high‑quality legal support across our global business.

Key responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of international commercial agreements in English, primarily under common‑law frameworks.
• Collaborate with internal business teams to ensure legal documentation accurately reflects intended relationships.
• Analyze, interpret, and apply regulatory frameworks across the jurisdictions where the company operates.
• Proactively identify legal risks and propose business‑oriented solutions.
• Assist in finalising legal documents for execution and manage contract processes.
• Provide legal support to multiple internal departments, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Support senior legal team members on strategic, regulatory, and cross‑border matters as needed.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in a relevant jurisdiction.
• 6–7 years of legal experience, including at least 4 years in a reputable law firm.
• Near‑native fluency in spoken and written English.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts in English.
• Strong background with commercial, international, and cross‑border agreements.
• Excellent analytical skills and a practical, business‑oriented approach to risk.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple matters in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in payments, fintech, financial services, or other regulated sectors is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Legal drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts
• Understanding of common‑law agreement structures
• Ability to interpret multi‑jurisdictional regulatory frameworks