Senior Legal Counsel

Join to apply for theLa información a continuación detalla los requisitos del puesto, la experiencia esperada del candidato y las cualificaciones correspondientes.Senior Legal Counsel - EUrole atCrowdcube .As an Equal Opportunity Employer we are committed to building a diverse team that feels valued. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, religion, mental or physical disability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams and it's essential for success.Who we are:As a leading European retail investment marketplace, Crowdcube raises finance for Europe’s hottest high‑growth businesses by giving investors the opportunity to back businesses they believe in. Crowdcube was inspired by an unshakable belief in entrepreneurs that dream big, push at the edges and want to make a difference. Our mission is to democratise investment, helping to fuel the next generation of business who want to leave a mark on the world. Since founding in 2011, our investor community of 1.7m+ has helped to raise more than £1.4 billion for over 1,300 mission‑driven businesses across Europe, such as ZOE, Nothing, Qonto, Finary, Revolut, Cowboy, Monzo, Heura, Brewdog, Grind, Chip & what3words.What you will be doing:Senior Legal Counsel – EU will play an important role in Crowdcube’s European operations, providing expert legal, governance, regulatory and compliance guidance across multiple EU jurisdictions. This role will include legal due diligence, oversee transaction execution, managing corporate actions of Crowdcube portfolio companies, and ensuring that our EU operations meet the highest regulatory and legal standards. You will serve as the senior escalation point in the EU team for complex legal matters, partner closely with cross‑functional teams, and lead the development of scalable, efficient legal processes across the EU.Day‑to‑day responsibilitiesLeadership & Oversight:Lead and manage EU lawyers and compliance analysts in the Crowdcube EU teamAct as the senior legal escalation point for all EU jurisdictions (Spain, France, etc.)Implement EU legal governance framework, ensuring consistency, compliance and scalability across countriesDeal execution & Due diligence:Take a leading role on all legal aspects of EU investment rounds, including due diligence, legal document reviews, completions and post‑funding corporate requirementsManage EU corporate actions such as capital increases, shareholder resolutions, restructures, exits and listingsEnsure proper handling of SKIS‑equivalent processes, investor documentation and statutory filingsRegulatory & Compliance:Maintain expert knowledge of relevant EU financial regulations, crowdfunding rules, investment services legislation and local requirements in key marketsProvide regulatory interpretation and advice to internal teams across the EUBuild and maintain risk‑management processes that ensure compliance with EU‑wide and local lawsGovernance:Advise on governance matters relating to EU SPVs, issuers and corporate structures, working closely with the Chief Operations Officer and UK VP LegalEnsure timely preparation and filing of corporate governance documentation across EU jurisdictionsSupport implementation of governance frameworks for new markets or product extensionsCross‑functional collaboration:Work closely with Operations teams to streamline legal processes, avoid duplication, and enhance information flowsPartner with the EU commercial teams for deal structuring and investor mattersSupport the Portfolio team on complex corporate actions across multiple jurisdictionsWork with Marketing to ensure accuracy and compliance across external content, FAQs and investor communications xsgfvud What we are looking for:Qualified lawyerStrong experience in corporate, financial services, fintech or capital markets lawExperience in governance, regulatory advisory, compliance frameworks and due diligenceExperience managing cross‑border legal matters across multiple EU jurisdictionsAbility to lead teams and manage multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced environmentStrong stakeholder management skills and the ability to balance commercial and regulatory requirementsFluency in English and Spanish (required) and/or French (highly desirable)What we are offering:Competitive compensation packageParticipation in the employee share option plan (subject to the prevailing company policy at the time)25 days holiday + bank holidays + holiday for tenurePrivate Medical SchemeAccess to Oliva, a mental health platformWellbeing budget of €400 per yearOur interview process typically consists of an initial phone screen, an interview with the hiring manager and a task, followed by a final interview with other members of the team. There are no trick questions and the task will typically be based on a real scenario the team have worked on.#J-18808-Ljbffr