The General Counsel will lead legal strategy, manage corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters, and oversee compliance with financial regulations.
We are seeking an experienced General Counsel / Head of Legal with a proven background in RegTech (Regulatory Technology) and Identity Verification (IDV) to join our growing team at Programmers Force. In this role, you will oversee all global legal matters, providing strategic guidance on corporate, commercial, and regulatory issues. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in financial services, SaaS contracts, compliance frameworks, and data protection.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead legal strategy and provide counsel to executive leadership.
- Manage all corporate, commercial, and regulatory legal matters.
- Oversee contract negotiations (MSAs, NDAs, SaaS agreements).
- Advise on compliance with AML/KYC, data protection, and financial regulations.
- Manage internal and external legal resources.
Mitigate risks while supporting growth and market expansion.
- 12+ years of legal experience with global exposure.
- Strong background in SaaS, FinTech, or RegTech sectors.
- Deep understanding of AML/KYC/IDV and regulatory frameworks.
- Licensed to practice in the UK, US, or EU jurisdiction.
- Exceptional leadership and negotiation skills.
Top Skills
Aml
Identity Verification
Kyc
Regtech
SaaS
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