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 appropriateNegotiating and reviewing commercial agreements such as data agreements, service agreements and terms of businessInterpretation and advise on new regulatory requirements.Assisting with new projects - in particular DORA and the EU AI ActBroader commercial and employment matters as required.Requirements:6-12 Years PQEIn-house track record in a technology driven financial services or legal services firmSME across a broad corporate mandate - including data protection, DORA and the latest EU AI rulingsAvailable to start at short noticeCandidates must speak fluent EnglishMust be qualified in the UK (England & Wales/Scotland) or European Union
Job Title
Head of Legal EMEA