Short-term consultancy role for an experienced payments lawyer, delivered through a global consultant platform attached to a major international law practice. Consultants take on assignments typically lasting six months or longer, working on regulatory, commercial and product matters across banks, fintechs, payment service providers and technology companies.

Typical work includes advising on payment services regulation (including PSD2), e-money, consumer credit and emerging areas such as open banking, consumer duty, digital assets and buy‑now‑pay‑later products; drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and supporting product launches and cross‑border expansions. Consultants receive professional support, knowledge resources and opportunities for training while retaining flexibility over assignments.

Minimum 4 years' post‑qualification experience with strong payments/regulatory exposure (top‑tier firm or in‑house payments team preferred)
Experience in payment services regulation (PSD2), e‑money, open banking, consumer credit/BNPL or related digital payments regulation
Proven commercial drafting and project management skills; comfortable in multi‑jurisdictional and cross‑functional teams
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; resilient, autonomous and client‑focused
Valid practising certificate (or equivalent) to practise in the UK and right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship)

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