Description

We are an exciting RegTech/ FinTech scale-up that is developing cutting edge technology. We are currently searching for an exceptional legal professional to lead our legal function and facilitate our growth. The successful candidate will lead a legal team that is responsible for all aspects of the legal function within the business. The legal team is integral to the smooth running of the business and supports its growth across a wide range of areas, including commercial contracts, HR and recruitment, operations and corporate matters.

Responsibilities of the Legal Team:

  • Negotiating, reviewing and drafting client contracts.
  • Effectively communicating contractual and other legal requirements to the business.
  • Managing the company’s contracts and other legal databases.
  • Negotiating, reviewing and drafting partnership, supplier and consultant contracts.
  • Supporting the HR function with assistance on employee contracts and policies and advice on employment law implications.
  • Monitoring legal risks for the company and implementing training, policies and other actions to mitigate them.
  • Responsible for corporate law matters and supporting funding rounds.
  • Supporting operational matters, including the company’s expansion abroad, such as opening international offices
  • Co-ordination with external counsel as and when necessary.

As Head of Legal you will:

  • Report directly to the Chief Operating Officer
  • Manage the legal team and their workload and productivity
  • Manage the legal team’s KPIs and budget
  • Be accountable for all of the responsibilities of the legal team
  • Advise C Suite on key legal risks and developments

Requirements

  • Qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales with 5-8 years + of PQ Experience.
  • Experience in an in-house role is desired, preferably in the finance or Fintech industry
  • A high level of attention to detail is a must
  • Proactive and efficient
  • Seeking exposure to a high growth start up/ scale-up
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills and ability to adapt and learn
  • Proven effective team player/ collaborator
  • Demonstrated strength in problem solving
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
  • Ability to work independently, to prioritize and multitask
  • Willing to embrace technology and innovation, acquire new skills, and take on additional and/or new responsibilities as needed
  • Flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing responsibilities and various deadlines
  • Enthusiasm and a desire to have fun with their team

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Flexible holiday – choose when you take your holidays by opting out of bank holidays if you would like!
  • Additional annual leave holiday – An extra day of annual leave for every 3 years you work at Suade in addition to your existing 25 days on a pro rata basis.
  • Company Pension
  • Maternity leave and extraordinary paternity leave
  • Digital Nomad (Work From Anywhere)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Company laptop
  • Work from home budget/ homeset up
  • Annual Training/ Development Subsidy
  • Perkbox