Head of Legal – London, UK

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GFO-X, the UK's first regulated trading venue for digital asset derivatives, seeks a Head of Legal for its London office. This senior position requires a qualified lawyer with over 10 years of experience in financial services, responsible for providing legal guidance, overseeing compliance, and managing legal risks. The role offers a competitive salary and diverse responsibilities to align with a growing fintech environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a legal role focused on financial services.
• Excellent knowledge of financial services regulations related to derivatives trading.
• Experience managing external legal counsel.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
• Review, draft, and negotiate various contracts.
• Develop policies to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

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.

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Created on 24/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom