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Head of Legal & Compliance – Fintech
Location: London (Hybrid)
A high-growth fintech in the trading sector is looking for an experienced Head of Legal & Compliance to lead its legal, regulatory, and governance strategy through an exciting phase of expansion and upcoming FCA authorisation.
This is a key senior role for a commercially minded, hands-on legal professional with strong regulatory expertise. You’ll oversee all legal and compliance activity from commercial contracts and M&A to data protection, governance, and risk management, while guiding the business through FCA readiness and beyond.
You’ll design and embed robust frameworks, manage multi-jurisdiction compliance and guide on MLRO, ensuring the business scales responsibly and effectively.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is a qualified solicitor with experience in fintech, brokerage, or financial services.
- Has been through the FCA authorisation process and understands the regulatory landscape.
- Has hands-on experience with M&A, shareholder agreements and governance frameworks.
- Is commercially driven, strategic, and thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
Why Join?
You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing leadership team that values:
- Innovation – building smart, scalable frameworks that enable compliant growth.
- Accountability – taking ownership of legal integrity, governance and strategic delivery.
- Impact – shaping the company’s regulatory journey and playing a pivotal role in its future success.
This is an opportunity to lead at scale, influence long-term business strategy, and make a real difference in a growing, ambitious environment.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Legal
Industries
Investment Management, Investment Banking, and Financial Services
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