Head of Legal – London, UK

Head of Legal – London, UK

GFO-X is seeking a Head of Legal to join our growing team in London, UK.

GFO-X is the UK's first regulated and centrally cleared trading venue dedicated to digital asset derivatives.

Role :

• Provide legal guidance on a wide range of legal matters such as contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation, employment law, intellectual property and corporate governance
• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts and agreements, including those related to trading, technology, and partnerships. Advise senior management on legal risks and opportunities related to business strategy
• Identifying and mitigating legal risks
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure that the company is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Stay up-to-date with industry developments and changes in laws and regulations affecting the business
• Providing support on the drafting of responses to relevant regulatory consultations
• Provide training to staff on legal matters (as appropriate)

Requirements :

This role is to be based in our London office headquarters. Application from any region is acceptable, but candidates based in the United Kingdom will be given preference. GFO-X is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Competitive benefits included.

If you are interested in any of our roles, please apply through the link provided in the job posting.

Inquiries from agencies should be directed to recruitment@gfo-x.com. Please refrain from sending recruitment inquiries to any other email address or individual within our organization. GFO-X does not guarantee employment or engagement based solely on inquiry.

All unsolicited CVs from agencies shall be treated as such and will not be counted as submissions.