Legal Counsel

We’re looking for a Legal Counsel to join GetGround’s Legal, Risk & Compliance team, giving practical, commercially minded legal and regulatory advice as we scale. You’ll advise on commercial contracts, product questions, partnerships, regulatory matters and disputes, and work on projects that strengthen the function as the business grows. You’ll be a trusted partner to teams across GetGround and a key part of how we manage risk day to day. The Opportunity GetGround operates at the intersection of fintech, proptech and wealthtech. We have £2Bn+ in assets on platform, 30,000+ users across 70 countries, and a portfolio of regulated products spanning mortgages, property management, and investment tools. We are the first end-to-end real estate investment offering, making the dream of owning property accessible to everyone, globally. We're building the future of asset ownership and in doing so, helping to address wealth inequality. As we continue to grow, our legal, risk and compliance needs are growing with us. You'll play a central role in keeping the business legally sound, moving quickly, and operating with integrity. This would be a great opportunity for a lawyer who wants to work on genuinely varied, interesting matters in a collaborative and supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and grow What You'll Be Doing Commercial and Contracts • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, partnership contracts, and customer terms • Advise business teams on contractual risk and help them make informed decisions quickly • Maintain and improve GetGround's contract templates, playbooks, and standard terms • Support the management of external counsel on matters requiring specialist input Product and Regulatory • Provide legal input on new product features, customer journeys, and platform changes • Advise on FCA regulatory requirements as they apply to GetGround's products and services • Support compliance reviews of customer-facing content and regulated communications • Help track relevant regulatory developments and flag implications for the business Corporate and General Legal • Support on corporate matters including fundraising, corporate governance, and company secretarial work • Advise on data protection and privacy matters, including GDPR compliance • Provide general legal support across the business on employment, IP, and operational matters • Help build scalable legal processes, templates, and training materials About You You're a UK qualified solicitor with around 2+ years PQE and some in-house experience. You bring: • A high level of attention to detail, and strong legal drafting skills • Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills, with an eye for detail • A good understanding of digital law, the tech regulatory landscape and how regulation applies to fintech or financial services products • Intellectual curiosity and the ability to learn and pick up new areas of law quickly • A strong risk radar and commercial mindset, giving the business practical advice, not just legal analysis • Comfort working independently and owning your workload • Clear, concise communication skills, written and verbal and great stakeholder management skills • A collaborative approach and genuine interest in the business, not just the legal matters Highly desirable: • Experience with property, mortgage, or investment products • In-house experience at a fast-growing fintech • Exposure to data protection, GDPR, or privacy work We know that great candidates don't always match every point on a job description. If this role excites you and you meet most of the criteria, we'd encourage you to apply anyway. What we are building:  The first end-to-end r