In this senior role you will steer employment law for Starling across the business, guiding regulatory and non-regulatory matters. You will lead legal support throughout the employee lifecycle, collaborate with People, treasury, and external counsel, and manage international projects for Engine by Starling. You will shape compensation and regulatory compliance initiatives while developing the team. The role offers broad exposure to a fast‑growing, mission‑driven fintech.
Pay / Benefits
25 days holiday
Birthday leave
Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
Life insurance 4x salary
Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth
Perkbox membership
Responsibilities
Advise on employment law and regulatory issues (SMCR, FCA Code of Conduct) for People and wider business
Deliver and manage legal support across the employee lifecycle (hiring, dismissals, grievances, disciplinaries, settlement agreements, employment status)
Support corporate/commercial teams on TUPE and related matters
Advise on regulatory issues in financial services and banking
Manage international projects for Engine by Starling (EMEA/global) with external counsel
Collaborate with Reward on compensation policy, including malus/clawback and deferred compensation
Oversee multiple projects to ensure timely, accurate delivery of business initiatives
Provide employment law training to the People team and wider business
Instruct and work with external counsel on specialist matters
Key requirements
PQE 6-10 years
Strong technical employment law experience
Experience in banking/financial services
Regulatory experience related to SMCR, conduct, remuneration, and inquiries
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and grow within the organization
In-house FS experience preferred but not essential
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