Job
Core
Lead legal and compliance operations for an international Forex/CFD brokerage, managing regulatory risks and supporting business expansion across multiple jurisdictions.
Role type
Senior IC legal leader (Head of Legal & Compliance)
Builds
International brokerage operations compliant with local and offshore regulations
Domain
Financial services (Forex/CFD brokerage) + International regulatory compliance
Required skills
Commercial law, regulatory frameworks, team leadership, contractual negotiation, corporate structuring, risk assessment, multi-jurisdictional licensing
Preferred skills
Offshore licensing (Saint Lucia, Mauritius), PSP/bank relationship management, Russian language fluency
Technologies
Legal tech tools, regulatory databases
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee all legal and compliance activities across international brokerage operations; Provide strategic legal and regulatory advice to senior management; Manage, mentor, and develop the Legal & Compliance team; Oversee drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements with PSPs, banks, and partners; Assess legal implications of new products and business models; Coordinate external legal advisors and regulatory consultants; Advise on corporate structuring and legal risk management.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC