Remote FinTech CLO - Strategic Legal Leader

Placements24; Sandton; Hybride; ZAR 2 500 000 - 5 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive base salary

Equity options

Remote-first with stipend for home set

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional development stipend

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Chief Legal Officer to lead and scale the legal function in a remote-first FinTech environment. The role requires overseeing governance, regulatory compliance, IP, and commercial contracts on a global scale.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years as an attorney with 5+ years in senior leadership within FinTech or tech, and a proven ability to build world-class legal teams in fast-growing companies.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 12+ years of legal experience in FinTech/tech.
• At least 5 years in senior leadership (GC/CLO) roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial services regulations and data privacy.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute the company's legal strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee corporate governance, board resolutions, and compliance with laws.
• Ensure comprehensive compliance with financial services regulations and data privacy laws globally.
• Manage and protect the company's IP portfolio.

Connaissances

Regulatory strategy

Leadership

Corporate governance

Data privacy

Contract negotiation

Formation

Law degree / admission as attorney

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Chief Legal Officer to lead and scale the legal function in a remote-first FinTech environment. The role requires overseeing governance, regulatory compliance, IP, and commercial contracts on a global scale.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years as an attorney with 5+ years in senior leadership within FinTech or tech, and a proven ability to build world-class legal teams in fast-growing companies.