Head of Legal, UK
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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