Head of Legal EMEA

Our Client, a global, technology driven HFT, is looking for an experienced corporate counsel to run a business critical EMEA and APAC team. The role will be based in London.

Responsibilities:

• Providing legal support and advice to local senior management and Group General Counsel on relevant legal issues for EU and APAC jurisdictions.
• Assisting and dealing with trading matters e.g. reviewing trading agreements and liaising with relevant counterparties when appropriate
• Negotiating and reviewing commercial agreements such as data agreements, service agreements and terms of business
• Interpretation and advise on new regulatory requirements.
• Assisting with new projects – in particular DORA and the EU AI Act
• Broader commercial and employment matters as required.

Requirements:

• 6-12 Years PQE
• In-house track record in a technology driven financial services or legal services firm
• SME across a broad corporate mandate – including data protection, DORA and the latest EU AI rulings
• Available to start at short notice
• Candidates must speak fluent English
• Must be qualified in the UK (England & Wales/Scotland) or European Union