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# Legal Counsel (Disputes) at Ebury

- **Company:** Ebury
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-08-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/ebury/jobs/4940579101

## Job description

Ebury helps ambitious businesses unlock global growth, and we take the same approach with our people. We encourage innovation and movement, collaboration and problem-solving, and foster an environment where everyone can feel they belong, are valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

If you’re a collaborator who wants to help transform how businesses operate globally, get in touch - we’d love to discuss how Ebury can accelerate your career so you can shape the future.

Legal Counsel (Disputes)

Location: Ebury London, Victoria Office - 4 days a week, office-based working (1 day from home office)

The Legal Department at Ebury is core to the functioning of the Ebury Group. It provides front-line advice to all parts of the Ebury Group on legal, regulatory and governance matters which contribute to Ebury’s growth every day.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven dispute resolution lawyer who is keen to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and growing company which is focused on building Ebury’s brand. The successful candidate will provide high quality legal advice to key stakeholders in Spain, the United Kingdom and overseas and be pivotal to Ebury’s development on a global scale. The person who fills this role will have day-to-day responsibility for assisting with contentious matters arising from Ebury's business.

Key responsibilities include:

- Advising on and managing a broad range of disputes both E&W-focussed and globally, including high-value disputes, asset recovery, employment related matters, and contentious regulatory matters;
- Advising, updating and liaising with internal stakeholders on contentious matters, including Risk, Compliance, Operations, Front Office, and various Boards and committees, on group wide dispute resolution;
- Working closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders on contentious matters, to gather facts and develop arguments and submissions, and liaising closely, where appropriate, with external counsel;
- Building relationships with stakeholders and business units across the Group and becoming a trusted advisor on a range of issues;
- Monitoring legal developments relevant to the group’s activities to identify, manage and report risks, acting as adviser to the business with a view to minimising disputes risk and driving process change where required to reduce group-wide litigation risk.

Key skills requirements include:

- A proactive mindset and an ability to communicate effectively in practical terms with stakeholders at all levels of the group;
- At least 2 years relevant post-qualified  professional experience, either in private practice or in-house, practising as a qualified lawyer with commercial disputes and employment experience;
- Experience of advising financial services providers on contentious matters (with a working knowledge of relevant rules, common law principles and key financial services regulations);
- Experience of employment law and employment-related disputes would also be helpful (including, employment tribunal/litigation claims, terminations, disciplinary matters and grievances); and
- An ability to prioritise and manage a wide range of competing priorities (with support from other team members and external advisers where necessary).

Why Ebury?

- Competitive Starting Salary with an annual discretionary bonus that truly rewards your performance from day one.
- Dedicated Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced managers who are invested in your success.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Leverage state-of-the-art tailor made tools and systems that enable you to perform at your best.
- Clear, Accelerated Career Progression: Defined pathways to leadership and specialist roles within Ebury.
- Dynamic & Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative environment where teamwork and personal growth are prioritised.
- Generous Benefits Package: Access competitive benefits tailored to your location, which typically include health care and social benefits.
- Central Office: A fantastic location with excellent transport links.

Ready to launch your career with a global FinTech? Click the ‘Apply’ Today and discover your potential at Ebury!

## About us

Ebury delivers sophisticated, integrated solutions — business accounts, hedging, and financing — on a single platform with a seamless workflow. Our success is built on a simple premise and singular purpose: To help businesses operate and scale globally.

Since its founding in 2009, Ebury has always been a fast-growing leader in fintech. Today, we bring together 2000+ Eburians across nearly 70 cities and we’re always looking to add to our team.

At the heart of our offering is a proprietary platform, purpose-built to help businesses seamlessly streamline and manage global cash flow. We focus on continuous product evolution and innovation to build the infrastructure for borderless growth and help our clients scale at every stage.

The opportunities at Ebury are as diverse as our people, ranging from business development to engineering roles across our tech pillars.

We believe in inclusion. We stand against discrimination in all forms and are against the intolerance of differences that makes us a modern and successful organisation. At Ebury, you can be whoever you want to be and still feel a sense of belonging no matter your story.

Important Security Notice for Job Applicants: Ebury only accepts applications via official Ebury channels. We will only contact you from an @[ebury.com](http://ebury.com/) domain. Always check the emails you receive from us, and note that we will never request payment for any part of the recruitment process. Stay safe and report suspicious activity.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies and Search Firms: Ebury does not accept unsolicited resumes, CVs, or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies or search firms without signed written Ebury recruitment terms in place for a specific role. Any unsolicited applications will be considered the sole property of Ebury. Ebury will not be responsible or liable for any placement fees or costs associated with unagreed candidate submissions or subsequent hires.

AI Transparency Statement: Ebury uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automated tools to help streamline certain parts of our recruitment process, however, these tools are strictly for administrative efficiency. All hiring decisions, including application reviews, shortlisting, and final selections are evaluated and conducted by human talent acquisition professionals and hiring managers.

## About Ebury

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Fintech – cross-border payments, foreign exchange, trade finance
- **Target customers**: B2B – small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-market companies that operate internationally
- **Mission**: To empower businesses to unlock their global ambitions by making global trade accessible, transparent, and straightforward [ebury.com](https://ebury.com/en-eu/company/our-story)

## Products & Services
- **Global Accounts & Payments**: Multi-currency accounts enabling businesses to send and receive payments in 140+ countries and 160+ currencies with real-time execution [ebury.com](https://ebury.com/)
- **FX Risk Management**: Spot FX, forward contracts, and hedging policies to manage currency risk across 60+ currencies
- **Financing**: Working capital and trade finance solutions to support cash flow for cross-border operations
- **Cash Management & Collections**: End-to-end cash management tools, including tracking and reconciliation, from a single platform

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Over 25,000 total transacting clients in 2025; 1.9 million payments processed in 2025; 2,000+ employees globally [ebury.com](https://ebury.com/en-eu/company/our-story)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Banco Santander (majority investor since 2023), 83North, Vitruvian Partners, Angel CoFund [ebury.com](https://ebury.com/en-eu/company/our-story)
- **Growth Signals**: Expanded to 50+ offices across 160+ regulated markets; acquired ArcaPay (2025), Frontierpay, and four firms across Brazil, Mexico, UAE & South Africa (2023-2024); team grew from 1,500+ (2023) to 2,000+ (2025)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Global regulatory footprint**: Licensed and regulated in 160+ markets, enabling seamless cross-border operations
- **One-platform approach**: Integrates payments, FX, cash management, and financing – reducing complexity for clients
- **Multicultural expertise**: 50+ offices with local, multilingual support teams; deep understanding of regional trade dynamics
- **Backing by a global bank**: Majority investment from Santander provides stability, scale, and access to a vast network

## Strategic Focus
- Continue geographic expansion (recent entries into New Zealand, Ireland, Nordics, Baltics)
- Deepen product integration – moving from payments to end-to-end cash management and financing
- Acquire complementary fintechs to strengthen presence in key regions (e.g., ArcaPay in the Baltics)
- Invest in technology, data, and engineering to build scalable platforms for real-time payments, FX pricing, risk, and compliance [ebury.com](https://ebury.com/company/careers)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasises CARE values – Consistency, Accountability, Resilience, Eburian-first – with a focus on collaboration, transparency, and ownership [ebury.com](https://ebury.com/company/careers)
- **Work model**: Hybrid – one day per week working from home; state-of-the-art offices in prime global locations
- **Growth & mobility**: Transparent career progression, internal mobility across departments, and opportunities for international relocation
- **Learning**: On-the-job coaching, training via Learning Management System (Sana), and continuous development
- **Recognition**: Competitive rewards, clear advancement pathways, and a global recognition programme
- **Global exposure**: Work with colleagues from 50+ offices across 30+ markets, solving complex cross-border challenges

## Sources
1. [ebury.com – Careers page](https://ebury.com/company/careers)
2. [ebury.com – Our Story, Mission & Vision](https://ebury.com/en-eu/company/our-story)
3. [ebury.com – Job Board](https://ebury.com/company/careers/job-board)
4. [ebury.com – Homepage](https://ebury.com/)
5. [LinkedIn – Ebury](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/eburyfintech)

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