Head of Legal

MillTech

Head of Legal overseeing contracts, US financial regulation, compliance governance, and data privacy for MillTech’s FX hedging platform. Partnering with regulators, counsel, clients, and senior management from New York City.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts while ensuring compliance with US financial services regulation and data protection laws. Capable of advising stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters and managing compliance monitoring programs effectively.

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US Financial Services RegulationDerivative Documentation and RegulationLegal and Regulatory Provisions InterpretationCompliance Monitoring Programme DesignClient Onboarding Compliance

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationPolicy ReviewRegulatory ComplianceData Privacy ManagementLegal DocumentationCompliance Risk AssessmentClient ReportingRegulatory Change ManagementNDA Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationAttention to DetailTime ManagementIntegrity

Industry Keywords

ComplianceRegulatory ChangeMarket Conduct StandardsClient Legal RecordsStakeholder Advisory

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, counterparty banks, distribution partners, and suppliers
Manage existing contracts with clients, distribution partners, counterparty banks, and suppliers
Implement and manage standard agreements, including NDAs, standard business terms and conditions, ISDA/CSAs, and associated documentation
Maintain HR-related policies and procedures, including the staff handbook
Maintain data privacy policies and ensure compliance with applicable data protection law
Support the business with compliance and regulatory change projects
Draft and review policies and procedures resulting from regulatory changes
Ensure client onboarding meets legal and regulatory requirements
Review, approve, and maintain records for client reporting and marketing documentation
Keep client legal and compliance records up to date
Create, review, and regularly update compliance and legal policies and procedures
Monitor regulatory developments in the US and other jurisdictions where the firm conducts business
Assess the impact of regulatory developments on the business
Act as the firm’s point of contact for regulators and external counsel on legal and compliance matters
Design and oversee the compliance monitoring programme, including periodic reviews and remediation tracking
Report to senior management on legal, regulatory, and compliance risks, breaches, and remediation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Working knowledge of US financial services regulation
Knowledge of derivative documentation and regulation
Ability to interpret a broad range of legal and regulatory provisions
Ability to advise stakeholders at all levels of seniority on the appropriate course of action
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work closely with colleagues and counterparties
Buy-side legal and compliance advisory experience is desirable
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Self-motivated with good time management skills
High levels of integrity
Ability to act with due skill, care, diligence, and confidentiality
Must pay due regard to customers’ interests and treat them fairly
Dedication to observing proper standards of market conduct

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary with annual reviews
25 days’ paid annual leave plus an additional day per year of service
Excellent staff development and training opportunities
Flexible working arrangements including remote working
Healthcare
Professional development support
Opportunities to be involved in key projects
Exposure to challenges that may not be offered in a larger organisation