Legal Director

Job title:

Legal Director

Company:

Page Executive

Job description

The Legal Directors Responsibilities will include:Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

• Lead legal due diligence for acquisitions and strategic investments
• Structure, negotiate, and execute cross-border M&A transactions
• Support smooth integration and assess legal risks in restructurings and blockchain-related deals
• Ensure compliance with international legal frameworks and sustainability-driven regulations

Commercial Contracts & Business Operations

• Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor, partnership, software licensing, and blockchain-related contracts
• Oversee day-to-day operational contracts, from NDAs to facilities agreements
• Conduct legal risk assessments and ensure contractual compliance
• Advise on digital asset transactions within evolving regulatory landscapes

Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance

• Support the CFO in maintaining robust governance frameworks across jurisdictions
• Manage corporate filings, shareholder agreements, board resolutions, and legal documentation
• Provide legal guidance on ESG regulations, data privacy, and smart contract governance
• Ensure ethical, sustainable, and compliant business practices

External Counsel & Risk Management

• Build and manage relationships with external legal advisors across multiple regions
• Oversee outsourced legal matters, ensuring strategic alignment and cost-efficiency
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across the business

Lead global M&A and legal strategy in a fast-growth tech firmAdvise leadership and develop cross border legal frameworksThe successful applicant will most likely have 10+ years of legal experience with a focus on M&A, cross-border deals within the fintech space. In addition they should:

• Have a strong background in financial services, sustainability, and emerging tech sectors
• Be skilled in navigating complex global regulations (UK, U.S., Middle East, ESG)
• Demonstrate proven ability to manage external counsel and lead international legal teams
• Be comfortable handling diverse legal matters in fast-paced environments

This is a fast paced business with a start up mentality and a hungry to grow. Mindset and approach are critical to the success of this role. Applicants must be able to:

• Have the problem solving skills to successfully align legal risk with ambitious business goals
• Take complex issues in an evolving tech landscape and deliver timely clear, concise and commercial commercial solutions
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts across finance, tech, and ESG.
• Thrive in highly dynamic, multijurisdictional settings

This is a global sustainability-focused technology and advisory firm that empowers businesses to meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. Through a suite of digital tools and data-driven platforms, the company supports ESG reporting, supply chain transparency, and ethical business practices across industries and regions. Its mission is to help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and drive measurable, sustainable impact.Very Competitive

Expected salary

£180000 per year

Location

London

Job date

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 01:16:40 GMT

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