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Interim Legal Counsel

Corpay is currently looking to hire an Interim Legal Counsel within our Legal department with our International Vehicles Payments (IVP) division This position falls under our Payments line of business and is located in Swindon, UK.

We are seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our Vehicle Payments legal team as maternity cover on a 9-month contract. Working closely with the General Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel, the successful candidate will support a broad range of legal matters arising from Corpay's operations across the UK. The role supports multiple business lines, including Allstar, Plugsurfing, Keyfuels and other Vehicle Payments businesses, providing pragmatic legal advice to stakeholders, supporting strategic initiatives and helping the business manage legal risk while enabling growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer seeking a varied in-house role with exposure to commercial contracts, product development, regulatory matters, corporate governance, disputes, supplier arrangements and day-to-day legal operations.

The position is open to candidates seeking either a full-time role or a part-time arrangement of 3-4 days per week. You will report directly to the General Counsel IVP, and collaborate regularly with the wider IVP Legal team and cross-functionally across all business areas of IVP.

How We Work

As an Interim Legal Counsel, Corpay will set you up for success by providing:

• Assigned workspace in our designated Swindon, UK office location
• Company-issued equipment
• Formal, hands-on training

Role Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role will include:

• Acting as trusted advisor to business colleagues, leaders and senior legal staff.
• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements across the UK.
• Support the Allstar, Keyfuels and Plugsurfing businesses on day-to-day legal matters and strategic initiatives.
• Maintaining and updating template documents.
• Reviewing NDA’s and providing template contracts to stakeholders.
• Undertaking varied corporate work such as preparing board minutes, maintaining corporate registers and preparing filings.
• Working with senior lawyers on a diverse range of legal areas such as corporate, commercial, marketing and product.
• Assisting on major projects and co-ordinating actions for the senior lawyers.
• Managing commercial disputes and litigation matters in the UK.
• Supporting product development initiatives with actionable and clear legal advice.
• Assist with the management and protection of the company's intellectual property portfolio.
• Support the day-to-day administration and operation of the legal function.

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• A UK qualified lawyer of 2-5 years PQE. This is a guide only and candidates with more or less experience will be considered if he/she satisfies the other requirements for the job.
• Experience of working in an in-house legal team.

Personal Characteristics

• Proactive, organisational skills, detail-orientated with good communication skills and a keen and “can do” attitude.
• Ability to work in a team oriented, practical environment.
• Can manage a variety of assigned projects.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and time management skills.
• A self-motivated and hard worker who can hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong commercial contracting and negotiation skills.
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic business environment.

Benefits & Perks

• 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave annually through the benefits enrolment window
• Pension scheme with a minimum 3% employee contribution and up to 5% employer contribution from Corpay
• Private Medical Insurance through Vitality with no excess payable by employees; Corpay covers the standard £250 excess charge
• Life Insurance
• Access to the Gratitudes benefits platform, offering flexible discounts, supermarket savings of 4–5%, and a range of exclusive employee offers
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning, with thousands of courses to support ongoing professional and personal development

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About Corpay

About Corpay

Corpay is a global technology organization that is leading the future of commercial payments with a culture of innovation that drives us to constantly create new and better ways to pay. Our specialized payment solutions help businesses control, simplify, and secure payment for fuel, general payables, toll and lodging expenses. Millions of people in over 80 countries around the world use our solutions for their payments.

At Corpay, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where employees are valued for their diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion strengthen our teams, drive innovation, and support our continued success globally.

As part of our hiring process, offers of employment may be subject to the successful completion of pre-employment screening conducted by an authorized third-party provider, in accordance with applicable laws and Corpay policies. Screening requirements may include employment references, identity verification, criminal record checks, financial or sanctions screening, and other background checks relevant to the role and permitted by local law.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies and Search Firms: Corpay does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms without a valid written agreement in place. Any unsolicited candidate submissions will become the property of Corpay, and no fees will be paid related to such submissions.

Learn more about Corpay: https://www.corpay.com

Transparency & Compliance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Corpay is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Corpay is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals are respected and valued for their diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions. If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

Corpay may use artificial intelligence (AI) and other technology-enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, such as application screening, candidate assessment, or interview scheduling. These tools are designed to enhance efficiency, consistency, and fairness throughout the hiring process. AI tools do not make final hiring decisions. All employment decisions involve human review. Corpay is committed to the responsible use of AI, including appropriate oversight and safeguards designed to support fair and unbiased outcomes.

Candidate Privacy Notice

For information about how Corpay processes personal information during the recruitment process, please review our Candidate Privacy Notice: https://www.corpay.com/privacy-policy.

Pay Philosophy

Corpay is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices. Compensation decisions are based on objective, job-related factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and market benchmarks. Where required by applicable law, salary or compensation ranges will be included in the job posting or provided prior to the interview process, where required by applicable law. Additional compensation elements such as bonuses, incentives, benefits, or variable pay may apply where applicable.