Head of Legal

fishtank; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading group is seeking a Head of Legal to oversee the legal department and support its international growth. This senior legal position requires experience in the financial services sector, particularly in regulated environments like CFD or FX. The role involves leading a small team and providing strategic guidance to ensure compliance and enable commercial growth. The position is hybrid based in London or Dubai.

Qualifications

• Senior legal professional from the financial services sector.
• Experience in CFD, FX, or brokerage environments.
• Enjoy working in fast-moving, regulated businesses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the legal department.
• Lead and mentor a small legal team of 2.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to support global activities.

Skills

Experience in legal function

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks

Strong leadership and mentorship

Job description

Job Description

Head of Legal

London or Dubai. Hybrid

Global Financial Broker | Multi-Jurisdictional Environment | Expansion-Focused Role

A global trading group experiencing strong international growth is seeking a Head of Legal in a new role, to lead its legal function and play a key role in supporting expansion across multiple regions. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior legal professional from the financial services sector — with experience in CFD, FX, or brokerage environments, Crypto — who enjoys working in fast-moving, regulated businesses.

About the Role

As Head of Legal will oversee daily operations of the legal department and manage a small team of 2. You’ll work closely with compliance and senior leadership, providing strategic legal guidance to support the company’s global activities, ensure robust governance, and enable commercial growth through sound legal and regulatory frameworks.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Working hands on as Senior Legal Counsel supporting the business, plus lead and mentor a small legal team
• Partner with compliance teams to ensure alignment and collaboration across regulatory and legal projects

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