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JOB DESCRIPTION:

• As a newly created role , you will run the startup legal matters;
• Represent the company in court,
• convey legal advice to company executives and manage the legal team communicate and oversee compliance regulations with regulatory authorities and government agencies.
• As our GC you’ll focus on managing the company’s legal compliance and corporate governance, drafting, reviewing and advising on a broad range of commercial contracts and agreements.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• 20+yrs of Executive level leadership In-house general counsel with a strong grasp on enterprise risk management .
• An extensive proven record in publicly traded companies & pre-IPO’s
• Be Culture fit and the ability to act as a reliable advisor during high-stress situations
• A dynamic leader in all different backgrounds, interacting with corporate leadership and outside clients on a regular basis.
• Be humble. At the end of the day, the legal function is a support function.
• A Gain reputation for making the right calls and connecting the dots with limited information

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As our GC you will be involved in important drafting vendor contracts, employee contracts, contracts negotiations, drafting, reviewing and advising on a broad range of commercial contracts agreements and make impactful company decisions on a regular basis.
• As our GC helps steer the boat, connect with others and become a well-trusted advisor to business insights and strategic know-how
• Balance the legal aspects of the company while monitoring the repercussions and risks associated with new business moves.
• Flag the legal risk of new ventures but also place this decision in the bigger context of the startup.
• View legal aspects of the startup decision through the lens of running a successful business.
• Monitor legal changes that affect the startup or the business’ industry
• Develop curriculum to convey legal matters to employees
• Oversees the hiring of internal and external legal teams management compliance issues
• Advise top executives on legal matters
• Form relationships and maintain consistent lines of communication with key executives inside the company

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Hybrid working within a minimum one day a week in the office.
• Exposure within FinTech, data protection, compliance and regulation
• Executive level experience in highly regulated industries. E.g aerospace and defense industries
• A senior level lawyer UK qualified or equivalent.