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    General Counsel - London, United Kingdom - Signium

    Signium
    Signium London, United Kingdom

    6 days ago

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    Description

    Head of Legal – Tech sector

    Our client is looking for a Head of Legal to lead its in-house function. The role will report into the COO. You will need in-house legal experience in the tech/enterprise software sector in order to be considered.

    Company Overview

    This London HQ'd international enterprise software company is transforming the financial services industry with its innovative platform designed for regulated markets. Renowned for its innovation, the company collaborates with major financial institutions to streamline operations, reduce costs, and maintain regulatory compliance. Their platform supports issuing and trading digital assets, automating workflows, and seamless integration with existing systems. With high-profile projects and industry awards under its belt, this company is at the forefront of digital finance transformation.

    Key Responsibilities

    Legal Advice. Provide strategic legal counsel to executives and management on various business issues.

    Contract Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements.

    Compliance: Ensure company operations comply with relevant laws and regulations.

    Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks.

    Litigation Management: Oversee legal disputes and coordinate with external law firms.

    Corporate Governance: Advise on corporate governance matters and ensure regulatory compliance.

    Intellectual Property: Manage and protect the company's intellectual property.

    Employee Relations: Provide legal guidance on employment-related matters.

    Liaison: To instruct, manage and liaise with external law firms where required.

    Reporting: into the COO.

    Required Skills and Qualifications

    Experience as an in-house lawyer in the technology/enterprise software sector is required

    Education: Post graduate legal qualification

    Experience: Proven experience in commercial, corporate, and business law.

    Licensing: Admission as a Solicitor of England & Wales or to the bar in a relevant jurisdiction.

    Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    Leadership: Strong leadership and team management abilities.

    Strategic Acumen: Exceptional judgment and strategic thinking.

    Collaboration: Highly collaborative with cross-functional exec teams.

    Agility: Adaptable and able to manage multiple legal issues simultaneously.

    Other skills

    Professionalism: High ethical standards and integrity.

    Anticipation: Ability to foresee and address potential legal issues.

    Business Acumen: Understanding of business operations and financial management.


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