Legal Counsel

Date posted: 07-01-2010

Scope of Position

Monitise, the mobile money experts, have created one of the most extensive and successful mobile banking and payments services in the world.

Now in its sixth year of operation, the Group has live mobile banking operations in both the UK and the US.

In the UK, agreements are in place with all major mobile operators and the Monitise service is being offered to customers of the majority of the top UK retail banks to provide banking services on its secure mobile application. We are also working towards the launch of a "mobile money" network across the UK in conjunction with Carphone Warehouse, as well as the development of mobile services for Travelex.

The Group's international interests also continue to grow with more than 150 banks contracted in the US to offer our services which is delivered in partnershiip with Fidelity Information Services. Further territorial advancements across other regions (India, Africa and Asia Pacific) are being progressed, as well as our Global Alliance Agreement in place with Visa, acting as their partner to mobilise Visa services.

The Group is moving out of investment phase into commercialisation phase, achieving rapid revenue growth in line with its stated strategy to develop and deploy mobile banking and payments services internationally. As such, the Legal team now requires additional support to deliver legal services across the business.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Although the scope and focus of the day to day activities within the role will change dependent on business requirements, the following should be considered the core activities:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts across various areas of the business
• Liaising with colleagues to ascertain business requirements and identifying the associated legal considerations
• Advising colleagues across the company on day-to-day business issues (commercial, IP, NDAs etc)
• Participation in the structuring, drafting, negotiating and implementation of agreements associated with corporate transactions such as joint ventures, acquisitions and other strategic alliances
• Providing information and direction to external legal advisors

Education and Qualifications

Candidates will be qualified solicitors with extensive commercial experience in an IT environment. It is thought that suitably experienced candidates will have at least five years PQE. However, this is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those less experience.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive commercial contracts experience working with SMEs
• Familiarity with IT/software services agreements
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements from scratch
• Ability to liaise with internal (non legal) stakeholders

Desirable

• In-house experience
• Mobile or banking experience
• Exposure to areas such as outsourcing, property, IP, trademarks or employment

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to grasp complex business propositions and identify and address relevant legal considerations
• Excellent command of the written and spoken word
• Strong communication skills
• Appreciation of overall business objectives
• Ability to prioritise
• A hands-on style of working
• An appreciation of a small-mid size business culture
• Self starting individual with the ability to work independently
• Willing to share knowledge and experience with other team members

So, if you think you have what it takes to succeed in this position and would relish the opportunity to exercise your skills in a dynamic and innovative environment, please send your CV with a covering letter outlining why you feel you are suitable for this position and your salary details to recruitment@monitisegroup.com.

Many thanks for your interest in Monitise plc.

DIRECT APPLICANTS ONLY. THANK YOU.