Chief Legal Officer

November 1

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Description

• The Chief Legal Officer will lead the legal functions for PayFuture, advising the Co-founders on regulatory and legal matters. • In this role, you will oversee legal frameworks, manage external relationships with regulatory bodies, and provide strategic direction for legal matters. • You will also lead a team, fostering a culture of legal accountability and support PayFuture’s rapid growth. • This role is ideal for a seasoned legal executive with extensive experience in financial services and payments, who thrives in fast-paced environments and is ready to lead a global legal function.

Requirements

• Lead the legal function of the company, providing strategic and day-to-day guidance on legal matters across multiple jurisdictions. • Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide legal policies, governance frameworks, and best practices to support rapid growth and international expansion. • Advise the Co-founders and senior management on all legal and regulatory matters, ensuring alignment with business strategies. • Oversee corporate governance, contract negotiation, intellectual property, M&A activities, and other legal matters essential to the company’s operations and growth. • Demonstrate a strong understanding of EU Directives and apply this knowledge to ensure the company’s compliance with relevant legal and regulatory standards. • Focus on Legal and Regulatory Compliance & Governance, excluding Operational Compliance, across all markets to ensure adherence to legal standards. • Manage relationships with regulatory bodies in payments, e-money, and financial services to facilitate smooth business operations. • Are aligned with our values of Belief, Positivity, Accountability & Ownership, Execution and Speed • A qualified lawyer with a university degree in Law. An LLM in International Banking and Financial Regulations is preferred, along with relevant professional qualifications. • Minimum of 15 years of post-qualification experience as a legal professional, with a strong track record in financial services, payments, e-money, and banking. • Holds an SMF16 & 17 role (UK FCA) with extensive experience managing relationships with European regulatory bodies. • Possesses a deep understanding of financial regulations, particularly EU Directives (PSD2/PSRs, AMLD5/6), MLRs, and FTRs, with a focus on navigating complex regulatory environments. • Experienced in legal frameworks in the UK, EU, US, and APAC regions, with the ability to guide the company’s legal strategies across these jurisdictions. • Proven experience in leading legal functions, with a specific emphasis on Legal and Regulatory Compliance & Governance, rather than Operational Compliance. • Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to build and lead high-performance teams. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience advising senior executives and board members. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work under pressure and make informed decisions. • Proficient in legal and compliance tools (e.g., LexisNexis, WorldCheck, TruNarrative) and Microsoft Office suite.