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UK or US Licensed Head of Legal

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Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Wed, Nov 11, 2026
This job expires in: 28 days

Job Summary

Leading the legal function in a full-time capacity, the US or UK Licensed Head of Legal will manage day-to-day legal operations, oversee legal strategy and corporate matters, and collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Key responsibilities
  • Own the day-to-day legal workload, prioritizing competing requests and managing the legal team
  • Draft, review, and negotiate international technology contracts while providing risk-weighted advice to the business
  • Lead corporate governance and advise on fundraising, investor relations, and employment matters
Required qualifications
  • 8-12 years of post-qualification experience in law
  • Qualified to practice law in England & Wales or a US jurisdiction
  • Strong commercial legal background with extensive technology contracting experience
  • Experience in a startup or scale-up environment
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams or large international projects

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