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Head of Legal - FinTech
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Our client is a multi-billion dollar FinTech organisation who have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Legal to join the team.
About The Company:
Our client is a multi-billion-dollar FinTech organisation who cover a range of sectors including payments and cryptocurrency. With over 200 employees and offices across the globe, they are looking to continue the rapid growth they’ve been on over the past few years. As such they are looking to add to their legal team at a senior level.
Head of Legal – The Role:
The role will report directly to the organisation’s CEO, investors and senior stakeholders. It will be a broad role, overseeing all functions within the legal team including but not limited to commercial law, employment law, risk, compliance, trade and regulations. It will manage a small team and be responsible for their progression.
Head of Legal – Key Responsibilities :
– Draft, review and negotiate all contracts relating to the business, including commercial, vendor, supplier, employment and trade
– Take the lead on all licensing applications
– Ensure the business is operating to regulatory standards
– Research and anticipate any legal issues which may impact the business
Head of Legal – You:
– UK Qualified Lawyer with a minimum of 10 years PQE
– Experience of working in-house for a FinTech organisation
– Worked across multiple jurisdictions
– Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate messages to senior stakeholders
Head of Legal – Benefits:
– Plenty of opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
– Regular travel to their office in the UAE
– Ability to shape the existing legal function and make a lasting impact on the organisation
To submit your CV for this exciting Head of Legal opportunity, please click Apply for this Role.
N.B. Due to high levels of interest, we are unable to respond to every individual applicant.
#J-18808-LjbffrGeneral Counsel / Head of Legal : Investment Firm
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Our client is a leading Abu Dhabi-based investment firm with a diversified portfolio spanning real estate, hospitality, and other strategic sectors. With a strong presence across the UAE and neighbouring markets, the company is focused on delivering long-term value through high-quality developments and smart investment strategies. It is recognised for its commitment to innovation, growth, and contributing to the region's economic development.
- Provide strategic legal advice to senior executives and the board on compliance, risk, and business direction.
- Oversee all legal functions, including corporate governance, commercial agreements, employment law, regulatory compliance, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and intellectual property.
- Ensure the organisation adheres to all applicable laws and sector-specific regulations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate key legal agreements and documentation.
- Manage disputes, litigation, and regulatory matters in coordination with external legal advisers.
- Serve as Company Secretary, supporting board activities such as meeting preparation, minute-taking, and formal resolutions.
- Lead risk management initiatives and implement policies to mitigate legal exposure.
- Supervise the in-house legal team and maintain strong relationships with external law firms.
- Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters relevant to the business.
- Stay up to date with legal developments affecting the organisation's operations and industry.
- 12+ years of professional Legal experience, with at least 2-3 years in a senior/executive leadership role
- Comfortable operating as the stand-alone legal, with ability to manage and utilise external counsel, where appropriate
- Familiarity with capital markets
- Ability to manage DIFC / ADGM transaction litigation
- Available to join within 1-2 months from date of offer acceptance
- Must be based in Abu Dhabi now or willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi for the role
- Strong knowledge of contractual law (major vertical is real estate but also financial services and oil & gas are useful)
- Arabic language skills (written and verbal) strongly preferred
- Sector / industry experience and knowledge within M&A / PE / Finance, Real Estate / Construction or Shipping & Logistics
- Strong preference for someone with understanding of the legal mechanics for setting up investment funds
- Strong preference for someone with experience at a reputable law firm
- Strong preference for someone with experience within Private Equity
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