Juriste providing legal support on various areas of law at Aïkan, a dynamic company specializing in insurance solutions. Engage with clients and conduct legal research while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
About the role
- Head of Legal and Regulatory Affairs overseeing legal matters and compliance strategies for Scope Markets. Advising leadership on regulatory risks and leading legal input for global strategies.
Responsibilities
- Advise executive leadership on legal and regulatory risk, and the impact of strategic decisions.
- Lead legal input into global regulatory strategy, licensing pathways, and international compliance frameworks.
- Represent the company in engagements with external counsel, regulators, and cross-border legal authorities.
- Monitor and interpret changes in global, regional, and national laws affecting fintech (including banking and crypto) operations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
- Handle legal documentation related to investment services and operations (e.g. distribution agreements, ISDA documentation, trading terms).
- Provide legal and regulatory guidance for new product development and distribution strategies, including fintech licensing requirements.
- Advise on data protection, cybersecurity, and privacy laws (e.g. GDPR, ISO standards) throughout the product lifecycle.
- Identify and mitigate legal risks tied to financial services, emerging technologies, and operational expansion.
- Conduct legal and regulatory risk assessments to support new business initiatives and product launches.
- Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Finance, and Ops teams to ensure internal controls meet legal and regulatory expectations.
- Coordinate external counsel for litigation, dispute resolution, and specialised advisory support.
- Handle IP matters, including protection, enforcement, and technology licensing.
- Provide legal advice and support across departments (Sales, Tech, Product, HR, Finance, Compliance).
- Foster cross-functional collaboration with front office, operations, and tech teams on business-wide initiatives.
- Lead and mentor legal team members or legal secondees; promote legal best practices and skill development.
- Conduct legal and regulatory research and maintain awareness of industry standards and legislative trends.
- Contribute to legal department strategy and assist with ad hoc legal matters as required.
Requirements
- A university degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); further qualifications such as an LLM or MBA are advantageous.
- Minimum of 7 years’ post-qualification experience within the online trading or fintech sector, with demonstrable exposure to regulatory frameworks and global contracting.
- Knowledge and hands-on experience with financial instruments, equities, stock lending and stock borrowing, and derivatives, including swaps, futures, and CFDs.
- Familiarity with virtual assets and emerging digital financial products or banking and electronic payment processing will be considered an asset.
- Proven experience in managing legal complexity across jurisdictions, including corporate structuring, licensing, and compliance.
- Exceptional command of the English language, both written and spoken.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and working knowledge of legal research tools (e.g. Practical Law, LexisNexis, or similar platforms).
- Track record of delivering legal support within fast-paced, innovation-driven environments.
Benefits
- Attractive Remuneration: A competitive salary package based on your qualifications, experience, and skills.
- Performance-Based Rewards: Annual discretionary bonuses and yearly salary review to recognize and reward your outstanding performance.
- Generous Time Off: Annual Leave days to rest and recharge.
- Pension Scheme: Company contributions to our provident fund, helping secure your future.
- Vibrant Work Environment: Be part of an energetic and diverse multicultural team.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Benefit from our hybrid work model, giving you the freedom to work from home.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for continuous personal development and career advancement.
- Team Bonding Events: Annual company events and parties to foster connection and engagement among employees.
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