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Head of Legal, UK

JMC Legal RecruitmentLondon

30+ days ago

Job type

Permanent

Job description

Head of Legal, UK

BBBH57241_1746614607

Head of Legal - UK | Retail Facing Investment Platform

Our client are seeking an experienced lawyer (6+PQE) to be responsible for their general compliance and commercial matters, as well as the implementation of FCA regulatory driven policies alongside the Company's UK CEO and the Compliance team.

Responsibilities

Offer counsel on wide-ranging legal issues and advise executives within the company
Ensure regulatory compliance for launch of consumer facing UK products and services
Work alongside other departments across the company, including HR, Security, Compliance, Product, and Engineering
Negotiate, draft, and execute commercial agreements with technology partners and vendors
Advise on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with commercial transactions
Researching and anticipating legal issues that could impact the company

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with high-level background

Strong experience advising and / or working for broker-dealers and understanding of UK related securities laws is required

Outstanding FCA knowledge, specifically in a retail trading context

Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organisation

Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial / commercial issues

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision but be a team player with a great attitude

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