Legal Associate

As a Legal Associate, you will play a vital role in ensuring compliance, managing legal risks, and providing legal support to our growing business., In this role, you will work closely with our wider team to:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, partnership agreements, and customer agreements.


• Assist in the maintenance of corporate governance documents and compliance matters.


• Manage and maintain a comprehensive legal document and contracts database.


• Stay up to date on relevant laws, regulations, and industry practices.


• Provide legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on various legal and regulatory matters.


• Assist in legal research on various topics as needed.


• Assist in managing intellectual property matters.


• Collaborate with external counsel when necessary.
  
  Law degree from an accredited university.


• At least 3 years of experience as a lawyer or legal associate, preferably in a technology or financial services environment.


• Strong understanding of contract law and commercial agreements.


• Good knowledge of financial services regulations would be an advantage.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.


• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks with competing deadlines.


• Self-motivated with a growth mindset and willingness to learn.


• Friendly and collaborative attitude.


• Fluency in English is required.
  
  Are you passionate about the intersection of law and tech? SAPI is seeking a Legal Associate.


SAPI builds, tailors, funds and manages custom financing products. We offer an all-encompassing API for all business credit products. Our mission is to provide liquidity for the global payment ecosystem. Join us!


• Fully flexible working hours (our core hours are 11am to 4pm, but outside of these you decide if you thrive AM or PM)


• Hybrid - 1 day per week in our London office (Shoreditch) - we trust you and we're sure you'll do great work from home


• Generous parental leave - we want all Sapients to feel supported in terms of being there for their family


• 6 weeks of remote work throughout the year - feel free to travel, visit friends or family you might have abroad or simply recharge by working from home during this time


• Full access to LinkedIn Learning - we believe a culture of learning is paramount to the success of every Sapient, so you can benefit from more than 100,000 courses on a variety of topics to nurture your growth


• Full access to Calm - your well-being and overall mental health are of utmost importance to us, so we are keen to ensure you feel supported in this regard


• 30 days holiday allowance additional to bank holidays - we're keen to make sure you have time to rest and enjoy life outside work