Head of Legal – London, UK

GFO-X; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GFO-X is searching for a Head of Legal to oversee legal matters in their London office. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in financial services and will handle reporting, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance while ensuring the company's adherence to legal standards.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in a legal role focusing on financial services.
• Experience with financial market infrastructure or fintech is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of financial services regulations related to derivatives trading is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on contracts, regulatory compliance, employment law, and corporate governance.
• Review, draft, and negotiate various contracts and agreements.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

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Head of Legal – London, UK

GFO-X is seeking a Head of Legal to join our growing team in London, UK.

GFO-X is the UK's first regulated and centrally cleared trading venue dedicated to digital asset derivatives.

Role:

• Provide legal guidance on a wide range of legal matters such as contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation, employment law, intellectual property and corporate governance
• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts and agreements, including those related to trading, technology, and partnerships. Advise senior management on legal risks and opportunities related to business strategy
• Identifying and mitigating legal risks
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure that the company is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Stay up-to-date with industry developments and changes in laws and regulations affecting the business
• Providing support on the drafting of responses to relevant regulatory consultations
• Provide training to staff on legal matters (as appropriate)

Requirements:

• A qualified lawyer with at least 10+ years of experience in a legal role, with a focus on financial services
• Experience working in financial market infrastructure or other fintech company is highly desirable
• Excellent knowledge of financial services regulations, particularly those related to derivatives trading
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize competing demands
• Experience managing external legal counsel
• Experience in negotiating and documenting complex commercial contracts

This role is to be based in our London office headquarters. Application from any region is acceptable, but candidates based in the United Kingdom will be given preference. GFO-X is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Competitive benefits included.

If you are interested in any of our roles, please apply through the link provided in the job posting.

Inquiries from agencies should be directed to [e-mail]. Please refrain from sending recruitment inquiries to any other email address or individual within our organization. GFO-X does not guarantee employment or engagement based solely on inquiry.

All unsolicited CVs from agencies shall be treated as such and will not be counted as submissions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Financial Services and Investment Banking

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