Head of Legal

Head of Legal About the Company Promising provider of top-notch financial services Industry Financial Services Type Privately Held About the Role The Company is seeking a Head of Legal to take on a pivotal role in overseeing its general corporate legal matters and leading both commercial and regulatory legal work. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex contracting, with a significant focus on this aspect of the role, and will also support the company's ongoing fundraising activities, including an upcoming Series B round. Additionally, the Head of Legal will be tasked with handling the day-to-day legal housekeeping typical of a company at the Series A stage and will be expected to build and scale the legal team over time. The ideal candidate for this position is a financial services regulatory lawyer with a strong background in commercial contracting and experience in high-growth, fast-paced, and sometimes chaotic environments. Prior in-house experience is essential, as the role requires a deep understanding of the legal challenges and requirements specific to a company at this stage of development. The Head of Legal will play a critical role in safeguarding the business and ensuring its legal compliance as it continues to grow and evolve. Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Legal