Victoria Phillips
About Victoria Phillips
Victoria Phillips serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Thought Machine, specializing in digital law and regulatory compliance. With a background that includes roles at Deloitte Legal and the Financial Ombudsman Service, she has extensive experience in FinTech and corporate governance.
Current Role at Thought Machine
Victoria Phillips serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Thought Machine, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on legal and regulatory matters pertinent to the company's operations, particularly in the FinTech sector. Her expertise includes advising on compliance with various regulations, including Payment Services Regulations and Electronic Money Regulations.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Prior to her current position, Victoria Phillips worked in various legal roles. She was a Claims Adjudicator at the Financial Ombudsman Service from 2009 to 2010. She also held positions at Deloitte Legal as a Managing Associate for one month in 2021 and as a Commercial Technology Lawyer from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she worked as a Legal Consultant at Konexo Legal Resourcing from 2021 to 2022.
Educational Background
Victoria Phillips completed her Bachelor of Arts in Joint Honours English Literature and History at the University of Leeds from 2002 to 2005. She furthered her legal education at The University of Law, where she earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from 2006 to 2008, followed by a Graduate Diploma in Law from 2006 to 2007. She also completed the Legal Practice Course at The University of Law from 2007 to 2008 and obtained a Masters in International Legal Practice from 2012 to 2013.
Specialization in Digital Law and FinTech
Victoria Phillips specializes in legal and regulatory matters related to digital law, privacy, and e-commerce risk. Her expertise includes compliance with GDPR and advising clients on Payment Services Regulations and Electronic Money Regulations. She has a strong focus on the FinTech sector within Commercial Technology law, leveraging her extensive experience in both fee-earning roles and in-house legal positions.
Experience at Big Four Professional Services Firm
Victoria Phillips has over eight years of experience working at a Big Four professional services firm. During this time, she gained significant expertise in risk management, compliance, and corporate governance. Her experience in such a high-profile environment has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape in the financial services sector.