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3 weeks ago
Group Head of Legal (min 15 PQE) – FinTech/Digital Assets Company Our client is a high‑growth, regionally focused fintech platform operating across multiple regulated financial services verticals, including payments, digital assets, and investment/fund‑related products. The business is well‑capitalised, entrepreneurial, and led by a commercially driven leadership team, with ambitious regional expansion plans. Legal and compliance are viewed as strategic enablers of growth, and the company is now seeking an experienced legal leader to build, lead, and scale its legal function. This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing all legal matters across the group. Reporting directly to senior management, the Head of Legal will act as a trusted adviser to the business, providing strategic legal guidance while remaining hands‑on where required. The role combines regulatory, transactional, and commercial advisory, with a strong emphasis on managing legal risk in a fast‑evolving, highly regulated fintech environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the in‑house legal function, including team development, resourcing, and capability building. Act as a key legal adviser to the Board and senior leadership team, supporting strategic initiatives and growth plans. Establish and continuously refine the company’s legal strategy, governance framework, and risk management approach. Oversee legal and regulatory matters relating to fintech, payments, digital assets, and fund‑related activities across multiple jurisdictions. Work closely with compliance and risk teams on licensing, regulatory engagement, and ongoing regulatory obligations. Monitor regulatory developments and advise the business on their commercial and operational impact. Advise on commercial contracts, partnerships, vendor arrangements, and strategic collaborations. Support corporate transactions, fundraising activities, investments, and strategic initiatives as required. Manage relationships with external counsel and advisors, ensuring cost‑effective and high‑quality legal support. Oversee corporate governance, entity management, and group‑wide policies. Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across the business. Drive best practices in contracting, documentation, and legal processes to support scalability. Requirements Significant post‑qualification experience, typically with circa 15 PQE, with flexibility depending on background and leadership capability. Strong experience in fintech, payments, digital assets, funds, or broader financial services, gained in‑house and/or in private practice. Solid understanding of financial services regulatory frameworks, ideally across multiple jurisdictions. Proven experience in a management or leadership role, with the ability to build and lead high‑performing teams. Commercial, pragmatic, and solutions‑oriented approach, with strong business acumen. Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial, and evolving regulatory environment. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Legal #J-18808-Ljbffr
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