Head of Legal, UK

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency seeks a qualified Head of Legal for a retail-facing investment platform. The ideal candidate will have significant experience as a lawyer, particularly advising broker-dealers and a strong understanding of UK securities laws. Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance for product launches and collaborating across teams. Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to negotiate effectively are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Significant experience advising broker-dealers, understanding UK securities laws.
• Strong knowledge of FCA regulations in retail trading.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on various issues and advise company executives.
• Ensure compliance for new UK consumer products and services.
• Collaborate with departments like HR, Security, and Compliance.
• Negotiate and draft agreements with vendors.

Skills

Legal advisory

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Head of Legal, UK

Head of Legal - UK | Retail Facing Investment Platform

Our client are seeking an experienced lawyer (6+PQE) to be responsible for their general compliance and commercial matters, as well as the implementation of FCA regulatory driven policies alongside the Company's UK CEO and the Compliance team.

Responsibilities

• Offer counsel on wide-ranging legal issues and advise executives within the company
• Ensure regulatory compliance for launch of consumer facing UK products and services
• Work alongside other departments across the company, including HR, Security, Compliance, Product, and Engineering
• Negotiate, draft, and execute commercial agreements with technology partners and vendors
• Advise on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with commercial transactions
• Researching and anticipating legal issues that could impact the company

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with high-level background
• Strong experience advising and / or working for broker-dealers and understanding of UK related securities laws is required
• Outstanding FCA knowledge, specifically in a retail trading context
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organisation
• Strong negotiating skills with both legal and financial / commercial issues
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision but be a team player with a great attitude