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Head of Legal (12 Month FTC)

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Curve

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need strong corporate law knowledge, excellent analytical and negotiation skills, high motivation, strong EQ, and leadership experience to mentor a diverse team.
  • You will advise on legal matters, collaborate with teams, manage external counsel, implement legal strategies, stay updated on regulations, and lead the legal team while fostering a high-quality service environment.

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge and understanding of corporate law (including fundraisings and corporate transactions), commercial contracts, regulatory compliance (ideally within the payments space), and intellectual property matters.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills.
  • High motivation and the ability to pivot quickly in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
  • High EQ - communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with multiple stakeholders and present complex legal matters in a clear and concise manner.
  • Demonstrable leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and mentor a team at different stages of their career and foster an inclusive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Advise the executive team and other stakeholders on a wide range of legal matters, including corporate transactions, commercial contracts and partnerships, regulatory compliance, intellectual property and data privacy.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (e.g. finance, business development, product, and engineering) to ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation.
  • Manage external legal counsel relationships, including budgeting and selecting appropriate legal expertise.
  • Support in delivering new products and benefits to customers, challenging the status-quo.
  • Develop and implement effective legal strategies, and procedures to safeguard the interests of Curve while supporting business objectives.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, changes in laws, and regulations to proactively address potential legal issues.
  • Lead and mentor a team of legal professionals, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment and setting service standards so the legal team provides high quality service.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Head of Legal position?

The Head of Legal position is a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC).

What will be the key responsibilities of the Head of Legal?

Key responsibilities will include advising on a wide range of legal matters, collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing external legal counsel, developing legal strategies, and leading a team of legal professionals.

What types of legal expertise are preferred for this role?

Strong knowledge in corporate law, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance (preferably within the payments sector), and intellectual property matters is preferred.

Is leadership experience required for the Head of Legal position?

Yes, demonstrable leadership experience is required, with the ability to inspire and mentor a team in a collaborative environment.

What kind of work environment can I expect at Curve?

Curve offers a fast-paced FinTech environment focused on innovation and collaboration, with an emphasis on personal autonomy and professional development.

What benefits are provided to employees in this role?

Employees receive benefits such as 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, health insurance, pension scheme, EAP support, enhanced parental leave, and additional perks like working abroad policy and wellness subscriptions.

How does Curve support employee wellbeing?

Curve supports employee wellbeing through various programs like mental health support, access to a life coach, career coaching, enhanced parental leave, and health insurance coverage.

Will I be collaborating with other teams at Curve?

Yes, you will closely collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, business development, product, and engineering to ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation.

What is the approach to professional development at Curve?

Curve provides bonus days off for Learning & Development and offers annual subscriptions to wellness platforms, supporting continuous professional growth and personal wellbeing.

Is prior experience in the fintech industry necessary for this role?

While specific fintech experience is not explicitly mentioned, knowledge of regulatory compliance within the payments space is ideal and highly beneficial for this role.

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Curve

Finance
Industry
201-500
Employees
2015
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Curve is on a mission to simplify the way people spend, send, see and save money. We are focused on an ambitious opportunity fuelled by a couple of trends starting to play out in the market, from fragmentation of financial services to new convergence layers for the customer experience. We believe the end-game will be a connected world of money, tailored individually for each customer. We’re building this end game - an Operating System for Money.