Head of Product Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Welltech; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health and fitness company as the Head of Product Legal and Regulatory Compliance. You will lead legal matters related to product, privacy, and consumer protection, ensuring compliance with global standards while partnering with cross-functional teams. This senior role requires extensive experience in legal advisory, particularly in consumer tech and subscription services. Be part of a dynamic team focused on transforming lives through innovative wellness solutions.

Benefits

Personal and Professional Development

Empowerment and Impact

Focus on Meaningful Outcomes

Qualifications

• 7+ years of legal experience focused on product counseling and privacy.
• In-house experience at a consumer tech company; subscription experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal advisor for product and marketing teams.
• Ensure compliance with payment processing regulations and subscription practices.
• Advise on compliance with FTC rules and consumer product regulations.

Skills

Legal Experience

Stakeholder Management

Project Leadership

Communication

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Head of Product Legal and Regulatory Compliance

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Who Are We?
Welcome to Welltech—where health meets innovation! As a global leader in the Health & Fitness industry, we’ve crossed over 200 million installs with five life-changing apps, all designed to boost well-being for millions. Our mission? To transform lives through intuitive nutrition trackers, powerful fitness solutions, and personalized wellness journeys—all powered by a diverse team of over 700 passionate professionals with presence across 5 hubs.

Why Welltech? Imagine joining a team where your impact on global health and wellness is felt daily. At Welltech, we strive to be proactive wellness partners for our users, while continually evolving ourselves.

What We're Looking For We are seeking an experienced Head of Product Legal and Regulatory Compliance to lead all legal matters related to product, privacy, consumer protection, and payment regulation. This senior leadership role will partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Marketing teams to ensure our products are innovative, user-friendly, and fully compliant with global legal and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary legal advisor for product, engineering, design, growth, and marketing teams.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal risks across the product development lifecycle.
• Provide guidance on US and global privacy laws, consumer protection regulations, and intellectual property rights.
• Ensure compliance with payment processing regulations and subscription practices, including recurring billing laws and card network requirements.
• Advise on compliance with FTC rules and enforcement trends affecting consumer products and advertising.
• Collaborate on privacy and data handling practices (CCPA, GDPR, etc.).
• Lead efforts around terms of service, privacy policies, user consents, and product documentation.
• Support strategic IP initiatives including trademarks, copyrights, and licensing.
• Manage and mentor legal team members or external counsel as needed.
• Stay updated on legal and industry trends to drive best practices.

The ideal profile:

• Law Degree and active license to practice law.
• 7+ years of legal experience, with a focus on product counseling, consumer protection, and privacy.
• In-house experience at a consumer tech company; subscription experience is a plus.
• Regulatory experience with GDPR, privacy, and data protection across jurisdictions.
• Deep knowledge of US, UK, and EU regulatory landscapes, including FTC regulations, GDPR, DMA, and consumer rights.
• Experience with payment processing and subscription billing compliance.
• Familiarity with IP matters in tech or digital products.
• Proven project leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong team leadership and mentoring experience.
• Exceptional judgment, business acumen, and communication skills.

Candidate journey

Recruiter call → Meet a team member → Skills assessment → Meet the leadership team

Why You’ll Love Being Part of Welltech:

• Grow Together: A culture of personal and professional development.
• Lead by Example: Empowerment and impact at every level.
• Results-Driven: Focus on meaningful outcomes.
• We Are Well-Makers: Creating a healthier, happier world.

Check out some of our products

• Muscle Booster — https://musclebooster.fitness/
• Yoga-Go — https://yoga-go.io/
• WalkFit - http://walkfit.pro

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Product Management and Marketing

Industries

• Wellness and Fitness Services