Head of Risk & Legal Job at Inlogik (Hawthorn, Victoria)

Head of Legal Operations and Chief of Staff

The Head of Legal Operations and Chief of Staff acts as the primary strategic pa...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

180600.00 - 225750.00 USD / Year

Scale

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of professional experience, with a solid background in Legal Operations, Strategy, or Management Consulting in a high-growth environment
Bachelor’s degree required
An Engineering degree, MBA, or JD is a significant plus
Practical experience with legal technology (e.g., Ironclad, Brightflag) and a curiosity for how AI/automation can solve routine legal hurdles
Familiarity with litigation-specific tools (e.g., Logikcull, Relativity, or specialized legal hold software) is highly preferred
Ability to design and maintain strategic risk registers and financial models
A pragmatic, "get it done" attitude
Exceptional ability to translate operational data into clear, concise updates for the GC and executive leadership

Job Responsibility

Strategic Partnership (Chief of Staff): Partner with the GC and Legal Leadership to define and execute long-term strategy
Own operational planning cycles, including the OKR process, roadmap development, and All-Hands meetings
Team Leadership & Mentorship: Manage and mentor the Contracts Manager and Legal Program Manager
Provide mentorship on a dotted-line basis to subject matter experts
Success Management: Design and own the reporting framework for tracking departmental success
Oversee the development of automated dashboards
Legal Finance & Vendor Strategy: Manage the global Legal budget, forecasting, and accruals
Drive outside counsel management strategy
Process & Technology: Maintain and optimize a world-class Legal & GRC tech stack
Drive business velocity by designing streamlined intake and triage systems

What we offer

Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
retirement benefits
a learning and development stipend
generous PTO
equity based compensation
commuter stipend

Fulltime

New

Head of Legal and Group DPO

ROLE SUMMARY: This is a rare opportunity to combine deep data protection experti...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

International School of Bergamo

Expiration Date

June 05, 2026

Requirements

Qualified lawyer (UK or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in data protection
Proven track record of managing data protection compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including building scalable systems, processes, and governance frameworks
Experience with DSARs, breach management, DPIAs, and data protection training programmes
Strong commercial instinct and a healthy risk appetite: you give practical, proportionate advice that helps the business move forward
Comfortable reviewing and drafting commercial contracts and advising on general commercial legal questions
Excellent communicator who can translate complex legal and regulatory concepts for business stakeholders at all levels
Proactive, self-starting, and energised by creating and improving processes, structures, and ways of working
Genuinely excited about working across the full breadth of a legal function, not just data protection

Job Responsibility

Act as the Group's registered Data Protection Officer in the UK and oversee outsourced DPO and data protection service providers across other jurisdictions
Own and evolve a scalable, multi-jurisdictional data protection framework that delivers standardised baseline compliance while accommodating local requirements
Lead on DSARs, breach management, DPIAs, records of processing, and data protection training across the group
Advise the business on data protection matters relating to students, parents, and staff, including the handling of children's data and other special or higher-risk categories of personal data
Monitor regulatory developments (including emerging AI regulation) and translate them into practical guidance for the business
Partner with the Group General Counsel to manage, shape, and develop the legal function as it matures
Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts across a range of subject matter
Advise on general commercial legal matters including intellectual property, procurement, and supplier relationships
Support the GC on strategic and ad hoc legal projects as the business requires
Act as a trusted legal adviser to C-suite executives, Heads of School, and Regional CEOs and CFOs

Fulltime

New

Head of Legal and Group DPO

This is a rare opportunity to combine deep data protection expertise with broad ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

International School of Monza

Expiration Date

June 05, 2026

Requirements

Qualified lawyer (UK or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience in data protection
Proven track record of managing data protection compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including building scalable systems, processes, and governance frameworks
Experience with DSARs, breach management, DPIAs, and data protection training programmes
Strong commercial instinct and a healthy risk appetite: you give practical, proportionate advice that helps the business move forward
Comfortable reviewing and drafting commercial contracts and advising on general commercial legal questions
Excellent communicator who can translate complex legal and regulatory concepts for business stakeholders at all levels
Proactive, self-starting, and energised by creating and improving processes, structures, and ways of working
Genuinely excited about working across the full breadth of a legal function, not just data protection

Job Responsibility

Act as the Group's registered Data Protection Officer in the UK and oversee outsourced DPO and data protection service providers across other jurisdictions
Own and evolve a scalable, multi-jurisdictional data protection framework that delivers standardised baseline compliance while accommodating local requirements
Lead on DSARs, breach management, DPIAs, records of processing, and data protection training across the group
Advise the business on data protection matters relating to students, parents, and staff, including the handling of children's data and other special or higher-risk categories of personal data
Monitor regulatory developments (including emerging AI regulation) and translate them into practical guidance for the business
Partner with the Group General Counsel to manage, shape, and develop the legal function as it matures
Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts across a range of subject matter
Advise on general commercial legal matters including intellectual property, procurement, and supplier relationships
Support the GC on strategic and ad hoc legal projects as the business requires
Act as a trusted legal adviser to C-suite executives, Heads of School, and Regional CEOs and CFOs

What we offer

Work at the centre of a global business
Engage with senior leadership daily
Build something
Develop an exceptional skill set
Travel
Join a high-growth organisation

Fulltime

Markets Legal - Head of Americas Spread Products (MD)

The Markets Legal Head of Americas Spread Products is a senior management-level ...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

250000.00 - 500000.00 USD / Year

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

15+ years of relevant industry experience, including an in-house legal role, with extensive managerial experience and demonstrated ability in leading large, complex, or novel bespoke structured transactions
Experience in working with regulators/regulatory bodies is preferred
Excellent technical skills and analytical ability
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Good presentation skills, especially in communicating with senior management at a financial institution
Good public speaking and communication skills
Sound judgement and decision-making skills
Proven ability to apply sound judgement while managing complex subject matter and issues
Experience in managing a large, geographically diverse teams across multiple cultures
Comprehensive knowledge of US laws and practices

Job Responsibility

Lead the Legal team for the Business, providing support and guidance on all Legal-related matters affecting the Business
Provide Legal risk management, legal advice, and transaction management supervision of the legal team supporting the Business, including being the senior decision-maker for legal risks impacting the Business
Play an active role in career development and people-related matters across Legal, including a direct role in talent review, promotion, ratings, and compensation
Managing the team of lawyers who support the Business and have responsibility for their performance and career development
Serve as a strategic partner to Business seniors and key advisor to Business stakeholders, functional partners (e.g., Risk, Compliance) and the Legal Management Council (LMC)
Be the legal lead guiding Legal's support to the seniors of the Business and other senior functional partners on strategic projects, new regulatory requirement and legal developments relevant to the Business
Key contributor to overall strategy, establishing direction and planning for the needs of the legal team supporting the Business
Participating and actively leading the strategy of Markets Legal with the senior management team of Markets Legal
Anticipate, evaluate, and appropriately respond to developments in local and international laws and regulations that impact the Business
assist the Business in evolving to meet marketplace and client needs

What we offer

Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays
Discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards

Fulltime

Head of Risk & Compliance

Our client is a major law firm looking for a senior level consultant to act as H...

Location

United States , New York, New Haven, Greenwich

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor required, along with active U.S. Bar admission in good standing
At least 6–8 years of experience in law firm risk management, ethics, conflicts, responsibility-related matters, or a General Counsel's office
Prior people leadership experience with the ability to manage teams and influence senior stakeholders effectively
Strong background in risk analysis, due diligence, and development of practical risk management strategies
Knowledge of anti-money laundering principles, regulatory compliance, and governance practices relevant to legal environments
Demonstrated ability to handle conflicts reviews, ethical issues, and other complex matters requiring sound judgment
Familiarity with law firm conflicts and intake technology, including platforms such as Intapp, is strongly preferred

Job Responsibility

Strategic Leadership: Direct the US-based risk and compliance function, aligning regional strategies with global standards and overseeing the performance of a dedicated departmental team
Operational Governance: Manage the full lifecycle of new business intake (NBI), including complex conflicts resolution, ethical screens, and the negotiation of engagement terms or waivers
Regulatory & Policy Oversight: Lead 'horizon scanning' to identify emerging legal trends, drafting and updating internal policies to ensure the firm remains compliant with state and federal legislation
Financial & Professional Integrity: Coordinate with AML, Sanctions, and Professional Indemnity managers to mitigate financial crime risks and support the management of professional liability claims
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership (Finance, HR, and Counsel) on sensitive regulatory matters, professional ethics, and high-risk decision-making
Risk Mitigation for Growth: Provide structured risk assessments for major firm initiatives, such as lateral partner hiring, new office launches, and high-stakes client matters
Training & Quality Assurance: Design and deliver comprehensive training programs for attorneys and staff regarding confidentiality, information handling, and ethical obligations
Data & Reporting: Maintain critical risk registers and deliver high-level reporting to the Partnership Board, ensuring transparency on departmental performance and risk exposure

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
enrollment in company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Head of Legal - GCC

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Legal, GCC to lead...

Location

United Arab Emirates , Dubai

Salary:

Not provided

Sokin

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with strong post-qualification experience, ideally gained in-house and with relevant exposure to fintech, payments, financial services, or another regulated environment
Significant experience advising on regulatory and licensing matters in one or more GCC markets, ideally within payments, fintech or broader financial services
Strong experience providing general commercial legal support in a fast-paced business, including drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
Experience partnering closely with Compliance and Risk teams and supporting engagement with regulators, external counsel and internal stakeholders
Strong understanding of legal issues relevant to regulated financial services businesses in the GCC region
Proven ability to simplify complex legal issues and provide pragmatic, business-oriented advice to senior stakeholders
Experience building or improving legal processes, templates, playbooks and governance structures in a scaling business
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively across multiple jurisdictions and functions

Job Responsibility

Lead legal support for Sokin’s activities across the GCC region, ensuring alignment with business priorities and applicable local legal and regulatory requirements
Act as a trusted legal advisor to regional leadership on a broad range of matters
Partner closely with Compliance, Risk, Product and Commercial teams to support regional launches
Provide practical, commercially focused legal guidance
Manage relationships with external counsel across GCC jurisdictions
Support Sokin’s legal strategy in relation to licensing and regulated activities
Lead or support the legal workstream for licensing applications, regulatory approvals, renewals
Advise on legal and regulatory considerations connected with market entry
Support responses to regulatory queries
Help shape and maintain governance frameworks

Head of Legal - APAC

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Legal, APAC to lea...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Sokin

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with strong post-qualification experience, ideally gained in-house and with relevant exposure to fintech, payments, financial services, or another regulated environment
Significant experience advising on regulatory and licensing matters in one or more APAC markets, ideally within payments, fintech or broader financial services
Strong experience providing general commercial legal support in a fast-paced business, including drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
Experience partnering closely with Compliance and Risk teams and supporting engagement with regulators, external counsel and internal stakeholders
Strong understanding of legal issues relevant to regulated financial services businesses in the APAC region
Proven ability to simplify complex legal issues and provide pragmatic, business-oriented advice to senior stakeholders
Experience building or improving legal processes, templates, playbooks and governance structures in a scaling business
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively across multiple jurisdictions and functions
Candidates will need to have the right to work in the jurisdiction that they are looking to work in

Job Responsibility

Lead legal support for Sokin’s activities across the APAC region
Act as a trusted legal advisor to regional leadership on a broad range of matters
Partner closely with Compliance, Risk, Product and Commercial teams
Provide practical, commercially focused legal guidance
Manage relationships with external counsel across APAC jurisdictions
Support Sokin’s legal strategy in relation to licensing and regulated activities
Lead or support the legal workstream for licensing applications, regulatory approvals, renewals, ongoing reporting obligations, and change management processes
Advise on legal and regulatory considerations connected with market entry, business expansions, new products and operational change
Support responses to regulatory queries, supervisory engagement, audits and reviews
Help shape and maintain governance frameworks, policies, legal documentation and controls

Fulltime

Head of Legal - APAC

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Legal, APAC to lea...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Sokin

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with strong post-qualification experience, ideally gained in-house and with relevant exposure to fintech, payments, financial services, or another regulated environment
Significant experience advising on regulatory and licensing matters in one or more APAC markets, ideally within payments, fintech or broader financial services
Strong experience providing general commercial legal support in a fast-paced business, including drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
Experience partnering closely with Compliance and Risk teams and supporting engagement with regulators, external counsel and internal stakeholders
Strong understanding of legal issues relevant to regulated financial services businesses in the APAC region
Proven ability to simplify complex legal issues and provide pragmatic, business-oriented advice to senior stakeholders
Experience building or improving legal processes, templates, playbooks and governance structures in a scaling business
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively across multiple jurisdictions and functions

Job Responsibility

Lead legal support for Sokin’s activities across the APAC region
Act as a trusted legal advisor to regional leadership on a broad range of matters
Partner closely with Compliance, Risk, Product and Commercial teams
Provide practical, commercially focused legal guidance
Manage relationships with external counsel across APAC jurisdictions
Support Sokin’s legal strategy in relation to licensing and regulated activities across the APAC
Lead or support the legal workstream for licensing applications, regulatory approvals, renewals, ongoing reporting obligations
Advise on legal and regulatory considerations connected with market entry, business expansions, new products and operational change
Support responses to regulatory queries, supervisory engagement, audits and reviews
Help shape and maintain governance frameworks, policies, legal documentation and controls

Fulltime

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