Head of Legal
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About the Client
An international and fast‑developing fintech product company with a presence across the EEA, UK, and Singapore. Backed by financial stability and a collaborative culture, the company empowers leaders to own their domain and drive real business impact.
Role Overview
As Head of Legal, you’ll lead the legal department and own the full legal agenda. From driving contract negotiations and ensuring compliance to advising leadership on regulatory strategy, you will be both a strategic partner and a hands‑on expert. You will also be responsible for structuring and scaling legal processes, managing risk, and growing the internal legal function.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the legal team and external counsel relationships
- Own the full lifecycle of commercial contracts—from drafting to execution
- Provide strategic legal advice to the executive team across business functions
- Oversee global licensing, compliance, and risk management initiatives
- Ensure product and corporate activities align with applicable regulations
- Handle claims, disputes, and represent the business in legal matters when necessary
- Develop internal legal processes, policies, and governance frameworks
Requirements
- 5+ years of legal experience in-house or at a law firm, with leadership exposure
- Deep knowledge of commercial, corporate, and regulatory legal matters in fintech
- Strong experience negotiating and structuring commercial agreements
- Fluent English (written and spoken); other languagesa plus
- Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, cross‑border environment
Key Soft Skills
- Strategic thinking with hands‑on execution ability
- Leadership mindset with experience managing teams or projects
- Excellent communication with both legal and non‑legal stakeholders
- High level of accountability and decision‑making confidence
- Collaborative, pragmatic, and solution‑oriented approach
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives
- Fully remote or hybrid flexibility
- Autonomy to shape and grow the legal department
- Cross‑functional collaboration and strategic input at the leadership level
- Support for continuous learning and professional development
Hiring process
- Step 1 : 30-minute HR screening
- Step 2 : 2-hour panel (4x30‑min interviews) with Legal, Finance, and Operational leadership
- Location:
- Greater London
- Salary:
- £125,000 - £150,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Legal
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