Our client, a global Algo-trading & Crypto firm is looking to hire an Interim Head of Legal & Compliance (maternity leave cover) to lead its legal and regulatory function for a 6 months period.

The role will be to manage the company’s framework across the US and Israel (mostly), overseeing everything from contract negotiations to regulatory liaison.

Responsibilities

Legal & Regulatory: Lead the legal framework for derivatives, futures (MiFID), and crypto (MiCA).

Contracts: Draft and negotiate complex commercial and service provider agreements.

Compliance & AML: Oversee AML/CFT programs and ensure robust KYC/KYB procedures.

Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary contact for regulators in the US, Israel, and Cyprus.

Risk & Reporting: Manage regulatory reporting and integrate risk management into compliance protocols.

Requirements

Experience: Proven legal/compliance background in regulated financial services (Trading/Crypto preferred).

Expertise: Strong knowledge of US and EU (MiFID or MiCA) regulations.

Skills: Expertise in contract negotiation, risk management, and regulatory reporting.

Independence: Ability to lead the function independently in a fast-paced environment.

Language: Native or professional-level English fluency.

Education: Law Degree (LL.B) and Bar membership – Highly Preferred.

TO APPLY for this job opportunity, send your CV (in English please) to [email protected] and include the reference:  Head of Legal & Compliance (Maternity Leave Cover) – VAC-C4245. We look forward to hearing from you!