Deputy Head of Legal

We’re looking for a Deputy Head of Legal to play a key role in managing the legal function, ensuring compliance, and supporting critical business operations. You’ll work closely with the Head of Legal, overseeing contract management, corporate structuring, IP protection, regulatory compliance, and litigation support.

You’ll be a part of the top quantitative trading companies with HQ in Dubai. This is an opportunity to lead complex legal projects, shape company policies, and guide the business through evolving legal landscapes across multiple jurisdictions.

150+ brightest minds in maths, quantitative analysis, and engineering from around the globe develop proprietary quantitative trading systems behind a global portfolio of traditional and cryptocurrency exchanges. The founders are hands-on quants (top-10 of Kaggle) trading only with their own money – the company does not accept investments or external funds.

What will you do in this role?

  • Support and back up the Head of Legal in managing day-to-day legal operations.
  • Oversee contract lifecycle management, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
  • Handle corporate structuring, statutory licensing, and regulatory inquiries.
  • Lead cross-functional legal projects, ensuring alignment with business & regulatory timelines.
  • Provide legal guidance on litigation, governance, and risk management.
  • Develop and implement key legal policies & procedures.
  • Monitor & interpret regulatory changes across jurisdictions, advising teams on business impact.

About you:

  • Law degree from an accredited institution.
  • 10+ years of experience in corporate legal roles.
  • Strong expertise in contract law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication & stakeholder management skills.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to work autonomously & lead legal initiatives.

    Why this role?

    • Join a world-class team – Work alongside highly qualified legal professionals in a collaborative & international environment.
    • Global impact – Tackle complex legal challenges across five continents, navigating diverse regulatory landscapes.
    • Work with top-tier experts – Collaborate with first-class external counsels on high-stakes legal matters.
    • Ultimate flexibility – Enjoy fully remote work from anywhere in the world, with no geographic restrictions.
    • High autonomy, zero micromanagement – Take ownership of decisions and drive legal strategy with full trust & independence.
    • Direct access to leadership – Work closely with the UBO and key decision-makers, influencing high-level business & legal strategies.
    • Best-in-class resources – Access top-tier legal tools and technology to support your work at the highest level.
    • Generous benefits – Benefit from 40 paid days off & a highly competitive salary.

     

    Job Category: Legal
    Job Type: Full Time
    Job Location: United Kingdom
    Industry: HFT

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