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Head of Legal – London, UK Jobs in London Area, United Kingdom at GFO-X
Title: Head of Legal – London, UK
Company: GFO-X
Location: London Area, United Kingdom
Head of Legal – London, UK
“Global Futures and Options Limited (GFO-X)”, a UK FCA-authorised and regulated MTF, is seeking a Head of Legal to join our growing team in London.
GFO-X is the UK’s first regulated and centrally cleared trading venue dedicated to digital asset derivatives. GFO-X has partnered with LCH SA which will offer clearing of Bitcoin index futures and options contracts traded on GFO-X. This will be made available through a new segregated clearing service, LCH DigitalAssetClear. GFO-X services large global institutional participants who require a regulated, institutional-grade trading venue for digital asset derivatives, including bitcoin index futures and options.
You will be part of a dynamic and experienced team bringing the features of traditional derivative markets to the rapidly expanding digital asset arena.
Responsibilities:
Provide legal guidance on a wide range of legal matters such as contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation, employment law, intellectual property and corporate governance
Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts and agreements, including those related to trading, technology, and partnerships. Advise senior management on legal risks and opportunities related to business strategy
Identifying and mitigating legal risks
Manage relationships with external legal counsel
Developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure that the Company remains in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Stay up-to-date with industry developments and changes in laws and regulations affecting the business
Providing support on the drafting of responses to relevant regulatory consultations
Provide training to staff on legal matters (as appropriate)
Requirements:
A qualified lawyer with at least 5-10+ years of experience in a legal role, with a focus on financial services or financial market infrastructure
Experience working in financial market infrastructure or other fintech company is highly desirable
Excellent knowledge of financial services regulations, particularly those related to derivatives trading
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize competing demands
Experience managing external legal counsel
Experience in negotiating and documenting complex commercial contracts
This role is to be based in our London office headquarters. Application from any region is acceptable, but candidates based in United Kingdom will be given preference. GFO-X is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Competitive benefits included.
If you are interested in this role, please apply through the link provided in the job posting.
Inquiries from agencies should be directed to [email protected]. Please refrain from sending recruitment inquiries to any other email address or individual within our organization. GFO-X does not guarantee employment or engagement based solely on inquiry.
All unsolicited CVs from agencies shall be treated as such and will not be counted as submissions.
