Head of Legal

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Type: Full time

Who is HF Markets?

At HF Markets, our workforce is our biggest asset. For this reason, we reward our employees’ individual talent and skills, and encourage them to reach their full potential in an engaging workplace that fosters excellence.

Kick off an exceptional career with HF Markets and follow the path to success!

We are searching for an enthusiastic and committed Head of Legal to join our dynamic team at HF Markets.

Your role at HF Markets:

Develop and implement the organization’s legal strategy, aligning it with the overall business objectives.
Manage the legal function on a group level by handling various jurisdictions simultaneously.
Provide legal advice and support to the executive team, board of directors, and other stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Monitor changes in the legal landscape and advise the organization on potential impacts.
Develop and maintain policies and procedures to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
Identify and assess legal risks faced by the organization.
Advise on contract negotiations, and other business agreements to minimize legal exposure.
Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements, including vendor contracts, client agreements, employment contracts, and confidentiality agreements.
Ensure that contracts are legally sound and protect the organization's interests.
Oversee legal disputes, including managing external counsel, developing litigation strategies, and representing the organization in legal proceedings when necessary.
Work towards the resolution of disputes through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration.
Safeguard the organization's intellectual property rights by overseeing the filing and maintenance of patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
Monitor and address any potential infringement issues.
Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements, including board meetings, shareholder communications, and regulatory filings.
Advise on matters related to corporate structure, governance best practices, and legal compliance.
Oversee and lead a team of legal advisors to ensure efficient and diligent task execution, consistently meeting all deadlines.

What You Bring:

University Degree in Law
Minimum 10 years’ postgraduate experience in a legal role, with 5 years in a managerial role within a regulated environment with a group structure
Experience within a regulated company, with cross border exposure
Preferably holding Advanced CySEC Certificates of Professional Competence
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Greek and English
Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
Has the ability to multi task and work to strict deadlines.
High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to upholding legal and professional standards.

By joining us, you can expect:

Attractive remuneration package