Head of Legal and Compliance

Reward; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working in London

Pension with matched contributions

Dental and optical cover

Life assurance & income protection

Cycle to Work / Salary sacrifice

Regular social events

Employee discounts

Job summary

Reward, part of the Rezolve Ai Group, is seeking an experienced Head of Legal & Compliance to shape and lead the legal, risk and compliance function at an exciting growth phase following the acquisition by Rezolve AI Plc.

Reporting to the CFO, you'll manage a small team, oversee complex technology contracts, GDPR/data privacy and AI governance, and partner with the executive team to balance commercial aims with sound risk management across international markets.

Qualifications

• In-house experience leading a legal/compliance function.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, data privacy and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience negotiating with large enterprises, financial institutions or regulated organisations.
• Proven ability to manage complex commercial and technology contracts.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic and able to operate at executive level.
• Interest in emerging technologies, especially AI and data-driven products.

Responsibilities

• Leading Reward's legal, compliance and risk strategy.
• Acting as the principal legal advisor to the executive team.
• Owning complex commercial and technology contract negotiations.
• Providing guidance on GDPR, AI regulation, data governance and regulatory compliance.
• Overseeing risk management, compliance frameworks and certifications including PCI DSS and ISO 27001.
• Developing and leading a high-performing legal and compliance team.

Skills

In-house legal leadership

GDPR & data privacy

Commercial contracting

Regulatory compliance

Executive stakeholder management

AI governance

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Reward, part of the Rezolve Ai Group, is transforming the way people, banks, brands and retailers connect through everyday commerce.

Operating across 15+ markets throughout the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Reward sits at the intersection of banking and commerce, connecting financial institutions and retailers through technology, transaction intelligence and digital engagement.

Our platform helps banks deliver more relevant and rewarding experiences to millions of customers, while enabling brands and retailers to reach valuable audiences, drive measurable sales and build lasting loyalty.

Since our beginnings, we’ve had a simple mission: to make everyday spending more rewarding. To date, we’ve returned billions in cashback to consumers and continue to innovate how people engage with brands through their everyday spending.

In 2026, Reward became part of Rezolve Ai, a global AI-powered commerce and payments technology company. Together, we’re combining Reward’s transaction intelligence, customer engagement capabilities and commerce network with Rezolve Ai’s technology to create smarter, more personalised journeys from discovery and engagement through to transaction and loyalty.

This is an exciting time to join Reward. We’re an established, growing business with the technology, partnerships and expertise to make a real impact, combined with the ambition and opportunity that comes from being part of a global AI commerce organisation.

Our people are at the heart of that journey. We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® certified and recognised among the UK’s Best Workplaces™ Top 50 for 2026, reflecting a culture built around trust, inclusion, collaboration and putting people first.

We’re shaping the next generation of commerce and customer engagement - and we’re looking for people who want to help us build it.

London | Hybrid

About The Role

We're looking for an experienced Head of Legal & Compliance to lead our legal, risk and compliance function at an exciting stage of growth following Reward's acquisition by Rezolve AI Plc.

This is a high-impact leadership role, reporting to the CFO and partnering closely with the executive team. You'll help shape business strategy, support international expansion, lead complex commercial negotiations, and provide expert guidance across legal, compliance, data privacy, AI governance and risk.

Leading a team of three, you'll be the trusted advisor on matters with legal, regulatory and reputational impact, balancing commercial objectives with sound risk management.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading Reward's legal, compliance and risk strategy.
• Acting as the principal legal advisor to the executive team.
• Owning complex commercial and technology contract negotiations.
• Providing guidance on GDPR, AI regulation, data governance and regulatory compliance.
• Overseeing risk management, compliance frameworks and certifications including PCI DSS and ISO 27001.
• Supporting expansion into new products, partnerships and international markets.
• Developing and leading a high-performing legal and compliance team.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with significant in-house experience.
• Proven experience leading a legal or legal & compliance function.
• Strong commercial and technology contracting expertise.
• Deep knowledge of GDPR, data privacy and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience negotiating with large enterprises, financial institutions or regulated organisations.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic and confident operating at executive level.
• Interest in emerging technologies, particularly AI and data-driven products.

Why Join Us?

You'll have the opportunity to shape the legal and compliance agenda of a growing international business operating at the forefront of AI, payments, loyalty and commerce technology, while working directly with senior leadership and influencing strategic decisions across the organisation.

The Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Three additional company days off between Christmas and New Year

Hybrid working (3 days in our London office)

Competitive pension with 6% matched contributions

Dental and optical cover

Life assurance, critical illness and income protection

Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work, Electric Vehicle and Season Ticket Loans

Regular company and team social events

Employee discounts, wellbeing support and cashback schemes

At Reward, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued, respected and given the opportunity to thrive.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Recruitment and employment decisions are based on skills, experience, capability and potential, and we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, accessible and inclusive. We will consider reasonable adjustments for candidates who require additional support during the recruitment and selection process.

We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens our teams and helps us build a better Reward.