Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Altery is a global leader in financial services, seeking a Group Head of Legal to oversee its legal function, governance, and risk management. This executive role involves developing legal strategies, ensuring compliance with international regulations, and managing corporate frameworks to support the Group's growth and partnerships.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Obtain necessary licences, engage with regulators, and participate in the launch of new jurisdictional licences
- Monitor legislative and regulatory changes globally, advising on operational and strategic impacts
- Provide legal counsel on compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), and know your customer (KYC) processes with external counterparts
- Offer legal guidance on all commercial transactions and Group-wide business partnerships
- Support the onboarding of new partners and refine contractual frameworks for business operations
- Lead expertise in international corporate law, including structuring, share purchase/acquisition of entities, and establishment of new entities under the Group
- Select suitable jurisdictions and register new companies for IT, payments, and agency services
- Structure financial transactions in accordance with international law
- Oversee legal risk management and mitigation strategies across the Group
- Handle disputes at the claim/judicial stages, including drafting responses, negotiating settlements, and evaluating legal prospects
- Manage disputes and litigation with external counterparts, protecting Group interests at all stages
- Manage external legal service providers across jurisdictions, including consultation, translation, notarisation, and company registration
- Ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal support for global operations
- Represent Altery Group in legal networks, regulatory consultations, and industry forums
Skills
- Law degree (LLB or equivalent)
- 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
- Ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into actionable business guidance
- Strong leadership and team-building skills in multicultural, remote environments
- Deep knowledge of PSD2, GDPR, AMLD, MiCAR, DORA, and global financial services regulation
- Exceptional negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
- Fluency in English required
- Honesty & Integrity: No criminal record, regulatory sanctions, or bankruptcy
- Financial Soundness: Sound financial standing and responsibility
- Competence & Capability: Proven expertise in managing legal frameworks within a regulated global financial group
- Must meet 'fit and proper' criteria of relevant regulators for Group-level key function holders, if designated
- Advanced legal qualifications (LLM, Bar admission) strongly preferred
- Additional European or global languages as an advantage
Benefits
- Remote working flexibility with global impact and engagement across regulators, external counsel, and industry stakeholders.
Company Overview
Altery is a fintech firm that offers digital payment and money transfer services to individuals and companies. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://altery.com.