Head of Legal

General Counsel - Leading investment and trading firm with a global footprint

This is a senior leadership role advising directly on trading activities, regulatory strategy, corporate transactions, governance, and cross-border business expansion.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal and regulatory advice across trading, investment, and business operations.
• Advise on financial services regulations, licensing, market conduct, and cross-border activities across key jurisdictions.
• Support corporate transactions including investments, partnerships, restructurings, and regional expansion initiatives.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and trading-related agreements.
• Oversee governance, legal risk management, and regulatory engagement matters.
• Partner closely with senior leadership on business strategy, operational matters, and risk considerations.
• Manage external counsel and support dispute, employment, and intellectual property matters where required.
• Work alongside compliance and operational teams to maintain effective legal and regulatory frameworks across the business.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 10+ years PQE gained with relevant in-house environments preferred
• Strong background within financial services, trading, investment management, hedge funds, capital markets, or related sectors.
• Familiarity with financial services regulatory frameworks and cross-border business operations.
• Commercially minded with strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience supporting fast-paced, international, or growth-oriented businesses preferred.
• Exposure to complex commercial transactions, trading documentation, or regulatory matters would be advantageous.

EA License: 23S1921

EA Reg ID: R2198337