Chief Legal & Compliance Officer

CFGI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CFGI seeks a Head of Legal to oversee commercial contracts, governance, regulatory compliance, and cross-border affairs. You will partner with business leaders, delivery teams, and external counsel to protect CFGI’s interests as it expands in the UK and internationally.

You will draft, review, and negotiate key agreements (MSAs, SOWs, NDAs); develop templates and playbooks; manage contract processes; and lead legal risk, policy, and regulatory monitoring across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Brits qualified solicitor required with England & Wales license.
• 10+ years post-qualified experience in complex commercial agreements.
• Ability to lead across business units and external counsel.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate key agreements with clients and vendors including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs, vendor contracts, and other commercial contracts.
• Create, maintain, and continuously improve contract templates, playbooks, and internal frameworks while ensuring alignment with applicable local laws.
• Oversee contract management and approval processes, including matters requiring support from external legal counsel.
• Support the development of policies and procedures that support corporate integrity, compliance, and effective risk management.
• Identify legal risks and develop practical strategies to mitigate exposure and protect CFGI’s interests.
• Monitor regulatory requirements affecting CFGI, including data privacy, employment, competition, and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage ad hoc litigation and dispute-resolution matters, coordinating with external counsel on legal proceedings, settlements, and negotiations as required.

Skills

Commercial contract negotiation

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Legal risk management

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

PQE 10+ years

Tools

Contract management systems

MS Office

Job description

CFGI seeks a Head of Legal to oversee commercial contracts, governance, regulatory compliance, and cross-border affairs. You will partner with business leaders, delivery teams, and external counsel to protect CFGI’s interests as it expands in the UK and internationally.

You will draft, review, and negotiate key agreements (MSAs, SOWs, NDAs); develop templates and playbooks; manage contract processes; and lead legal risk, policy, and regulatory monitoring across multiple jurisdictions.