Head of Legal, UK

Job title:

Head of Legal, UK

Company

JMC Legal Recruitment

Job description

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

CompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We’re a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Head of Legal, UKAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI’d like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI’d like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2011 – 2025 Centaur Media Plc. Powered by Madgex Job Board TechnologyTheLawyer.com Limited
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Location

London

Job date

Thu, 08 May 2025 22:29:18 GMT

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