Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel We're looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to be a core part of GetGround's legal function, providing sharp, commercially minded legal advice across the business as we scale. You'll be doing the legal work, advising on commercial contracts, product questions, regulatory matters, and everything in between. You'll be a trusted partner to teams across the business and a key part of how we manage legal 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. As we continue to grow, our legal needs are growing with us. You'll play a central role in keeping the business legally sound, moving quickly, and operating with integrity. For a lawyer who wants to work on genuinely varied, interesting matters in a fast-paced environment, this is a strong opportunity. 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 4+ years PQE, ideally with a mix of private practice and some in-house exposure. You bring: * Strong commercial legal skills, with experience drafting and negotiating contracts in a fast-paced environment * A good understanding of FCA regulation and how it applies to fintech or financial services products * Intellectual curiosity and the ability to pick up new areas of law quickly * A commercial mindset; you give practical advice, not just legal analysis * The confidence to work autonomously and manage your own workload without close supervision * Clear, concise communication skills, written and verbal * 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'RE BUILDING The first end-to-end real estate investment offering, making the dream of owning property accessible to everyone, globally. With £2Bn+ assets on our platform and 30,000+ users across 70 countries, we're building the future of asset ownership and in doing so, helping to address wealth inequality. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AT GETGROUND We encourage applications from all sections of society and believe in the criticality of an inclusive culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis as protected by law. * 42% of our employees identify as female or non-specified, 58% as male * 22 nationalities represented across offices in 5 countries * Inclusion is at the heart of our culture and we celebrate and reflect on key D&I events including Black History Month, International Women's Day, and Pride What we are building: The first end-to-end real estate investment offering - making the dream of owning real estate more accessible to everyone globally. Diversity & inclusion at GetGround: We encourage applications from all sections of society and we believe in the criticality of an inclusive culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis as protected by law. * 42% of our employees identify as female or non-specified, 58% as male * 22 nationalities represented across offices in 5 countries * Our work on Design Accessibility * Inclusion is at the heart of our culture - we celebrate and reflect on key D&I and cultural events such as: Black History Month, International Women's Day and Pride For more information on how we store your candidate data, please see our recruitment privacy policy.

ABOUT NAPOLEON Napoleon is Belgium’s go-to entertainment brand, and we’re just getting started. For over 40 years, we’ve been creating moments that matter: the last-minute goal, the daily spin, the live race that has you on the edge of your seat. Today, we do that across Sports Betting, Online Casino, 18 gaming arcades and Napoleon Casino Knokke. We’re proudly Belgian and genuinely international. As part of Super, a technology and entertainment group active across 12 countries, we combine the energy of a local brand with the scale and ambition of a global player. That means real opportunities to grow, learn from brilliant teams across Europe, and make your mark on products used by millions. If you like moving fast, thinking big, and being part of a team that genuinely celebrates wins together, you’ll fit right in. SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL  As Senior Legal Counsel you'll be joining Napoleon's Legal Department, reporting directly to the Belgium Legal Director. This is a broad, hands-on role covering corporate, commercial, and regulatory law across all Napoleon business lines, with a particular focus on serving as the primary legal contact for the HR department on social and labor law matters. The work is varied and substantive: you'll translate complex legal frameworks into practical guidance that keeps the business moving in the right direction. WHAT THE ROLE INVOLVES * Advise all lines of business across a wide range of legal areas including: gambling law, commercial law, contract law, labour law, and corporate law, acting as the go-to legal contact for the HR department and delivering practical, risk-assessed solutions within clear timeframes. * Draft and review agreements entered into by Napoleon, contributing to the standardisation of legal documentation across the business. * Manage Napoleon's real estate portfolio and licences, ensuring business continuity and the lawfulness of all related commercial and administrative aspects. * Coordinate and follow up on claims, disputes, and court cases to ensure Napoleon's interests are properly defended and safeguarded. * Monitor changes in existing legislation and new legal developments relevant to Napoleon, translating these into clear, actionable guidance for impacted business lines. * Build legal awareness across the organisation by delivering training, developing templates, and helping departments handle day-to-day matters more autonomously, without losing sight of applicable legal boundaries. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR * Master's degree in Law. * 5 to 8 years of professional experience in one or more of the legal fields relevant to this role (gambling, commercial, contract, corporate, or labour law). * Demonstrable ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice and translate complex legal matters into clear, usable guidance. * Experience drafting, reviewing, and standardising a range of commercial agreements. * Familiarity with regulatory compliance and the ability to monitor and interpret legislative change. * Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both Dutch and English. * Ability to work autonomously and manage a varied workload with strong attention to detail. * Comfortable working as part of a close-knit legal team whilst also engaging directly with stakeholders across the business. NICE TO HAVE * Experience in social and labour law. * Good working knowledge of French or any other language. WHAT WE OFFER * Flex your Rewards Plan (personalised compensation package with our Napoleon Flex Plan) * Medical / Health Insurance * Open Annual Leave * Employee Assistance Programme * Training & Learning Development * Competitive salary package with extra-legal benefits common in the Belgian market, including options for a company car or a mobility budget * Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance * A strong knowledge-sharing culture designed to help you kickstart your career Additional benefits vary by country and will be shared during the hiring process. READY TO PLAY? At Napoleon, we operate as a high-performing team. We hire and grow talent based on ability and potential, regardless of background and identity because we know diverse perspectives drive better performance.