Head of Legal EMEA

Rutherford; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced corporate counsel to lead a vital EMEA and APAC legal team. This role, based in London, involves providing legal support to management on complex issues across jurisdictions. You will negotiate commercial agreements, advise on regulatory requirements, and assist in new projects like DORA and the EU AI Act. If you have a strong background in corporate law and a passion for technology-driven environments, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic sector.

Qualifications

• 6-12 years PQE in corporate law with a focus on financial services.
• Experience in technology-driven legal environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for EU and APAC jurisdictions.
• Negotiate and review commercial agreements and trading matters.

Skills

Corporate Law

Data Protection

Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Legal Advisory

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales or EU

Job description

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Our Client, a global, technology driven HFT, is looking for an experienced corporate counsel to run a business critical EMEA and APAC team. The role will be based in London.

Responsibilities:

• Providing legal support and advice to local senior management and Group General Counsel on relevant legal issues for EU and APAC jurisdictions.
• Assisting and dealing with trading matters e.g. reviewing trading agreements and liaising with relevant counterparties when appropriate
• Negotiating and reviewing commercial agreements such as data agreements, service agreements and terms of business
• Interpretation and advise on new regulatory requirements.
• Assisting with new projects - in particular DORA and the EU AI Act
• Broader commercial and employment matters as required.

Requirements:

• 6-12 Years PQE
• In-house track record in a technology driven financial services or legal services firm
• SME across a broad corporate mandate - including data protection, DORA and the latest EU AI rulings
• Available to start at short notice
• Candidates must speak fluent English
• Must be qualified in the UK (England & Wales/Scotland) or European Union

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Financial Services, Investment Management, and Legal Services

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