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Head of Legal - Fintech

Employer
Lipson Lloyd Jones
Location
England, Hertfordshire
Salary
Excellent benefits and bonus
Closing date
7 Aug 2018
Reference
67474

Job Details

THE COMPANY


A highly successful, respected and innovative international banking and financial services company.

THE ROLE


A pivotal role has arisen for a Head of Legal who will have responsibility for the management and development of a team of European legal professionals supporting the company's commercial and operations teams.

The role is to provide support and expertise on complex commercial and operational legal matters as it relates to the business in Europe.

Responsibilities will include:

The provision of legal support and counsel to the European business to include reviewing, structuring, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial agreements, advising with regard to operational issues, and overseeing legal support for regulatory/compliance initiatives across the EU

Leading a team of 6-7 lawyers and legal support professionals in Europe.

Demonstrating strong business acumen and judgement, being able to effectively switch between the roles of a legal adviser and a business partner gained from working in a European / Global environment - either in-house or at a law firm.

Building robust relationships with company executives, sales, operations, compliance and product teams

Developing an expert deep understanding of the company's products, services and business models

Managing external counsel and legal budget

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have:

Admission as a solicitor in England & Wales and extensive experience of related work gained from working in an European or global environment.

The ability to work collaboratively across functions and countries to support and build the business

Strong influence, leadership and communication skills; being able to work at all levels within the organisation.

Experience of working in a Global Complex Matrix organisation

The ability to travel within the UK and occasionally travel overseas, predominantly in Europe.

A payments industry background

Additional European language(s) - ideally, German, Polish, Norwegian or French.

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Please note our advertisements use PQE levels purely as a guide to the minimum level of experience required. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfill this kind of work.

Company

Lipson Lloyd-Jones (LLJ) was established in 1987. We provide comprehensive, nationwide coverage of the legal recruitment marketplace from our offices in the City of London and Manchester city centre. Combining extensive experience with state of the art methodology and personal attention, our service is tailored to meet the precise needs of clients and candidates alike.

Private Practice:

Our client base is vast, encompassing the Magic Circle, major provincial firms, countless small, medium and niche practices in London and nationwide, as well as a large portfolio of practices across the globe. Our instructions cover every legal discipline at every level.

In House:

We act on behalf of key national and multi-national players within the banking, financial services, industrial, manufacturing, construction & engineering, commercial, technology, telecoms and regulatory sectors, handling vacancies at all levels.

Professional Suport:

Our Professional Support Department, established in 1999, is dedicated to sourcing and placing lawyers within this specialist area of recruitment. Uniquely, we have two senior consultants concentrating solely on PSL placements. Their expertise, allied to regular, targeted advertising, has enabled us to develop an extensive database of exceptional candidates.

An Individual Service:

Our consultants have accumulated unrivalled experience within this most intricate and specialised of market places. Their combination of insight, professionalism, dedication and enthusiasm ensures that our clients and candidates have the edge throughout the recruitment process.

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