Maintenance of Way Equipment Services

Group Head of Legal

Maintenance of Way Equipment Services

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United Kingdom

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Develop and implement the Group’s legal strategy aligned with global business objectives.
  • Provide comprehensive legal support to all companies within the Group.
  • Establish and maintain Group-wide legal frameworks, corporate governance structures, and internal documentation (agreements, employment contracts, NDAs).
  • Advise the CFO, CEO, and Board on legal risks, opportunities, and implications of strategic decisions.
  • Ensure compliance with EU financial services law (PSD2, GDPR, AMLD, MiCAR, DORA) and equivalent frameworks in other jurisdictions.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory changes globally, advising on operational and strategic impacts.
  • Offer legal guidance on all commercial transactions and Group-wide business partnerships.
  • Oversee legal risk management and mitigation strategies across the Group.
  • Manage external legal service providers across jurisdictions, ensuring high-quality legal support.

Requirements

  • Law degree (LLB or equivalent); advanced legal qualifications (LLM, Bar admission) strongly preferred.
  • 10–15 years of post-qualification legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role in financial services, fintech, or payments.
  • Strong expertise in international corporate law, regulatory frameworks, and commercial transactions.
  • Demonstrated experience with EU regulators and licensing processes, as well as cross-border compliance.
  • Proven ability to manage global teams and external counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Benefits
  • Remote working flexibility with global impact and engagement across regulators, external counsel, and industry stakeholders
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
legal strategy developmentcorporate governancelegal risk managementcompliance with EU financial services lawcommercial transactionsregulatory frameworkscross-border compliancelegal documentationlegal supportinternational corporate law
Soft Skills
advisory skillsleadershipstrategic thinkingcommunicationteam managementnegotiationproblem-solvingrelationship managementorganizational skillsanalytical skills
Certifications
law degree (LLB)advanced legal qualifications (LLM)Bar admission