Interim Head Of Legal (FS Regulatory)- £185k-£210k- Global Financial Services Client

We are partnering with a leading global financial markets and technology organisation to appoint a senior regulatory lawyer on an interim basis to cover a head of legal position.

This is a high-impact role sitting at the intersection of financial regulation, data, trading platforms and product innovation, working closely with senior stakeholders across legal, compliance and the business.

The Role

• Provide strategic regulatory advice across UK and EU financial services frameworks (e.g. market structure, trading, financial data regulation)
• Partner with product, commercial and compliance teams on new and evolving offerings
• Advise on regulatory perimeter, licensing and cross-border issues
• Support regulatory change initiatives, ensuring effective implementation across the business
• Act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, delivering pragmatic, commercially focused solutions

Ideal Candidate Profile

• England & Wales qualified lawyer with 8+ PQE (flexible depending on experience)
• Strong background in financial services regulation (private practice and/or in-house)
• Experience advising on UK/EU frameworks (e.g. MiFID II, market infrastructure, trading environments or similar)
• Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced, product-led environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with a commercial and solution-oriented mindset

Please contact: [email protected] for further details