Lead Legal Counsel

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Description

• Lead the structuring and establishment of SPVs & funds in multiple jurisdictions, ensuring optimal legal structures, tax efficiency and regulatory compliance • Collaborate closely with the product and technology teams on new product releases, providing insights from a legal perspective • Coordinate and work closely with external counsel, finance, and operational teams on all fund formation and investment-related activities • Oversee our regulatory responsibilities and interactions with the regulator in multiple jurisdictions • Lead in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with lawyers • Take ownership of implementing internal legal policies and operations to manage risk and ensure best practices in regulatory standards • Own and maintain all compliance-related policies and procedures, ensuring Odin is compliant across all jurisdictions • Act as the FCA Approved Person for compliance oversight (SMF16) and the MLRO (SMF17) to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to AML regulation • Excellent communicator with a strong ability to articulate technical concepts to a non-technical audience

Requirements

• 5-8 years of PQE with deep knowledge of fund structuring and/or corporate law, preferably in the UK • Experience in Private Equity, Venture Capital, Wealth Management, or a fast-paced FinTech or Financial Services start-up • Strong knowledge of the UK and EU regulatory environments for funds and/or SPVs • Strong willingness to learn about compliance in the financial services sector

Benefits

• An equity option package so you can benefit from our success (you need skin in the game!) • We’re remote-first, so you can work from home full-time, with no obligation to use the office or attend in-person socials (we value spending time together, but don’t make it mandatory) • Choose your own laptop and receive an additional £1000 to spend on your home-tech setup, ensuring you have the right tools for the job • Enjoy a £1000 yearly allowance for learning and wellness initiatives of your choosing (including gym membership). We prioritise self-care to ensure you bring your best self to work • Receive your own expense card, eliminating out-of-pocket spending for work items and tools that matter • Private health insurance to ensure your health isn’t compromised, allowing you to do your best work