Legal Services
Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial, IP & AI
Monzo
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Salary
- Salary not disclosed
- Work mode
- Remote
Posted: Apr 15, 2026
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Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial, IP & AI at Monzo
Monzo is hiring for a Remote-friendly Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial, IP & AI role based in London, United Kingdom. This position sits within the Legal Services track and supports high-priority initiatives tied to growth, risk management, and operational execution.
What you will do:
- Advise cross-functional stakeholders on commercial, regulatory, and operational risk trade-offs.
- Draft, negotiate, and review complex agreements with external partners and enterprise customers.
- Collaborate with compliance, product, and operations teams to launch policies and controls.
- Translate legal requirements into practical guidance for non-legal business teams.
What we are looking for:
- 4+ years of legal experience in-house or at a top law firm.
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation capabilities across multiple agreement types.
- Ability to communicate legal risk clearly to commercial and technical audiences.
Why this role matters:
You will work in a high-impact team where outcomes are measurable and tied directly to company performance. The role offers ownership, collaboration across functions, and direct visibility with leadership teams.
Monzo is hiring for a Remote-friendly Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial, IP & AI role based in London, United Kingdom. This position sits within the Legal Services track and supports high-priority initiatives tied to growth, risk management, and operational execution.
What you will do:
- Advise cross-functional stakeholders on commercial, regulatory, and operational risk trade-offs.
- Draft, negotiate, and review complex agreements with external partners and enterprise customers.
- Collaborate with compliance, product, and operations teams to launch policies and controls.
- Translate legal requirements into practical guidance for non-legal business teams.
What we are looking for:
- 4+ years of legal experience in-house or at a top law firm.
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation capabilities across multiple agreement types.
- Ability to communicate legal risk clearly to commercial and technical audiences.
Why this role matters:
You will work in a high-impact team where outcomes are measurable and tied directly to company performance. The role offers ownership, collaboration across functions, and direct visibility with leadership teams.
About the employer
Company
Monzo
Industry
Digital banking, lending, and risk operations
Founded
2015
Team size
2,000 employees
HQ
London
Website
https://monzo.com
Monzo is a digital bank with finance, risk, compliance, legal, and operations teams serving customers in the UK and beyond.
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