Head of Legal - FinTech

MERJE are delighted to be supporting this well regarded technology platform in their search for a Head of Legal in London.

Working closely alongside the Head of Compliance and leading a small Legal team, you will be responsible for:

• Managing legal and regulatory strategy
• Supporting commercial operations
• Providing expert legal guidance across a broad range of areas including regulatory compliance, commercial contracts and corporate governance.
• Overseeing Corporate Governance: advising executives and the board on governance matters, ethics, and best practices.
• Reviewing and negotiating contracts

Background/skillset:

• Minimum 5 years + PQE
• Worked as a Head of Legal in either a fintech, technology or digital-asset environment
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent at managing different stakeholders across the business