Regulatory Legal Director Job at Douglas Scott (Manchester)

Director Legal Affairs

We are a fast-paced, growth-driven company seeking an experienced and business-m...

Location

United States of America , San Antonio

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Licensed Attorney: Active license to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of legal practice, ideally a combination of top-tier law firm and in-house corporate legal department experience
Industry Expertise: Strong experience advising clients in the retail, convenience store, or petroleum industries highly preferred
Legal Skillset: Mastery in contract drafting, negotiation, regulatory compliance, privacy, and business counseling
Exceptional Communicator: Outstanding writing, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership
Self-Starter with Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work independently while thriving in a cross-functional, global environment
Relationship-Builder: Proven track record of developing strong internal and external professional relationships
Organized and Detail-Oriented: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
Positive and Strategic Mindset: A proactive, solutions-oriented approach with a positive attitude and a strong commitment to excellence

Job Responsibility

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management, offering strategic guidance that balances legal risk with business objectives
Draft, negotiate, and review contracts at global, national, regional, and local levels across procurement, fuel operations, IT, marketing, and general business operations
Provide strategic counsel to global fuel teams on supply, distribution, regulatory, and transactional matters
Navigate a broad regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance with FTC competition laws, liquor licensing, environmental regulations, lottery rules, and local/state legal requirements
Oversee privacy compliance initiatives to ensure alignment with evolving U.S. privacy laws and regulations
review and negotiate privacy-related contracts
Review, draft, and negotiate IT contracts and technology agreements
Support marketing initiatives by drafting disclaimers, contest rules, terms and conditions, and providing risk mitigation advice on promotions and campaigns
Identify, recommend, and implement improvements that streamline legal department operations and enhance overall business efficiency
Provide education, training, and mentoring to internal legal team members and business units

What we offer

Work closely with executive leadership on critical business initiatives
Support a growing, global company with diverse legal challenges
Opportunities for leadership and career advancement

Fulltime

Director, Legal Affairs USA

Location

United States of America , Charlotte

Salary:

Not provided

Circle K

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A current State Bar license, in good standing
10+ years of legal experience, preferably with a combination of corporate legal department and law firm experience
Experience and proficiency in the following legal areas: contract drafting and negotiations, retail and petroleum industry related issue, and counseling clients on business issues and transactions
Excellent writing and skills
Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in collaboration with legal and business partners worldwide
Strong relationship building skills
Superior organizational skills and attention to detail with a track record of managing and prioritizing multiple tasks and consistently meeting deadlines
A positive attitude

Job Responsibility

Negotiating and drafting agreements relevant to a variety of aspects of the convenience store business
Working closely with management personnel to provide practical business solutions to day-to-day aspects of the business
Managing and coordinating with outside counsel as warranted
Providing education and training to other members of the legal department and various business teams
Identifying process for improvement with the legal department and the business and recommending and implementing solutions
Procurement/Contract management - Contract review, drafting and negotiation (globally, nationally, regionally and locally)
Produce and update templates for contracts and other legal documents and participate in negotiations where required
Regulatory – Competition (FTC), liquor, environmental, lottery, and compliance with local and state laws
Privacy – Ensure compliance with US privacy laws/regulations, ensure privacy standards are up to date, review and negotiate agreements with a privacy component
IT Contracts - review, draft and negotiate IT agreements

Fulltime

Audit Director – U.S. Regulatory Reporting Transaction Testing

The Audit Director is a senior level management position responsible for contrib...

Location

India , Mumbai

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BA/BS or equivalent
Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar) are a plus
Statistical, Computer Science or Computer Engineering qualifications will be an advantage
15+ years of experience in a related role
Understanding of industry best practices and regulatory expectations for Data management (e.g. BCBS 239)
Knowledge of data quality software including Big Data (e.g. Paxata, Hadoop) will be an advantage
Detailed knowledge of substantive testing methodologies designed to assess the material accuracy of key reports, including data tracing and transaction vouching
Demonstrated experience in managing teams and managing integrated internal audit and assurance delivery within a matrix reporting environment

Job Responsibility

Development and completion (and ongoing update) of an effective audit strategy and plan (including budgets) that provides thorough, risk based substantive coverage of the data utilized in certain U.S. Regulatory Reports
Working closely with Product and Function Chief Auditors to ensure delivery of a plan of work that provides assurance for the accuracy of these reports
Interacting with U.S. regulators to provide updates and briefings on audit perspectives of the quality of the data utilized in report production
Contributes to strategic direction of Citi’s Internal Audit (IA) function in the establishment of reporting methodologies, organizational design and effective positioning of the function to ensure provision of independent assurance
Uses excellent communication, leadership and strong management skills to influence a wide range of internal audiences including respective product or, function, executive management partners and external audiences including regulators and external auditors
Responsible for the delivery of a high quality, value-added regulatory-required audits on time and to specification
Ensures the delivery of an audit reports that is complete, insightful, timely, error free and concise
Ensures timely delivery of high-quality comprehensive regulatory and internal audit issue validation, and, where determined appropriate, issue validation on other remediation actions, including issues arising from the external auditors, consultants and other parties
Contributes towards the delivery of high impact reports of IA's contributions to executive management, regulators, and Citigroup and Citibank boards' sub-committees, developing trend analyses and thematic reporting
Manages multiple teams of professionals

Fulltime

Legal Entity & Booking Model Governance Director

This role reports to the Head of Legal Entity and Booking Model Governance and w...

Location

Ireland , Dublin

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in the financial services industry: Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
Experience communicating with and presenting to senior managers and executive committee members
Knowledge of Citi’s legal entity structure, business lines and products, particularly in capital markets and wholesale products
Proven experience partnering with multiple stakeholders to drive the design and implementation of new and enhanced processes and controls
Experience communicating with and presenting to global regulators
The individual must be analytical, flexible, team-oriented, have good interpersonal, communication, and follow-up skills with strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task with proven ability to distil complex ideas into simple messages
Ability to apply independent judgment to historical practices and complex situations, and have the ability and willingness to effectively challenge the status quo
A self-starter with the ability to independently manage work and drive multiple deliverables concurrently
Experience with process re-engineering or process improvement
Ability to quickly create and deliver concise, informative executive summaries for direct and senior management

Job Responsibility

Ensuring all aspects of legal entity and booking model management are considered and implemented within the team’s governance frameworks, and reacting when the underlying activities change
Lead and participate in processes and initiatives regarding legal entity and booking model governance, legal entity simplification and optimisation, and oversight of the Legal Entity and Booking Model policies and standards
Assess and incorporate changing business, regulatory and market information into processes and applications
Partner with business lines to aggregate, synthesise, and analyse global booking practices to ensure they remain correctly documented and controls
Coordinating the booking practices documentation process for business lines and legal entities and carrying out review and challenge
Monitor effectiveness and appropriateness of business and function controls and continue to drive for improvement
Participation in the governance process for Citi legal entities including production, review, approval and presentation of updates to legal entity executive management
Partnering with stakeholders to monitor effectiveness of booking model principles and continue to drive for improvement
Support Citi’s Recovery and Resolution planning efforts to meet regulatory expectations by strategically partnering with other functions, accountable executives, and the central recovery and resolution team
Supporting the team with data gathering, analytics and insight generation, to create high quality analytics for Booking Model, including booking pattern monitoring process and follow up with business for escalations

What we offer

competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed)
additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well
business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week)

Fulltime

Associate Director

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

150000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Arrow Search Partners

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
3-7 years of experience in a compliance role
J.D. required
Understanding of federal securities law and regulations strongly preferred
Experience with private fund marketing or distribution compliance a plus
Experience using compliance software/programs that support monitoring, reporting, and risk assessment activities
Ability to interpret legal and business terms and grasp concepts quickly

Job Responsibility

Coordinate across the firm on fund and managed account compliance and regulatory matters including SEC and CFTC registrations, ERISA, and federal, state and international securities laws
Review marketing materials, due diligence responses, investor communications and other fundraising and reporting related materials across various investment strategies
Coordinate and prepare U.S. and foreign regulatory reports and filings
Assist with forensic testing for annual compliance review
Assist with the compliance monitoring program including testing of investment guidelines and employee compliance requirements
Support selected firm-wide legal and compliance initiatives

Senior Legal Counsel Compliance

Be part of this ‘once in a generation’ project that will deliver clean energy to...

Location

United Kingdom , Ipswich

Salary:

Not provided

Bouygues Construction

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified UK solicitor, with significant experience in compliance and regulatory matters
A minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification experience, either in private practice or as part of an in-house legal team in the UK’s construction or infrastructure sector
Strong track record of embedding compliance frameworks, processes, and documentation into large project environments
Deep understanding of UK regulatory landscape, with the ability to manage compliance for high-value, complex programmes
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and risk management skills

Job Responsibility

Provide expert legal advice and support on contractual, compliance, and regulatory matters throughout the Sizewell C programme
Develop and embed effective processes, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with the PAA and all relevant UK laws and regulations—including data protection, competition law, export control, modern slavery, anti-bribery and corruption, CSR, information technology, conflicts of interest and confidentiality
Advise on risk mitigation, manage disputes and litigation, and serve as a key contact for dispute resolution in collaboration with external counsel as required
Collaborate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders—including CWA’s ESG & Strategy Director, Governance, HR, Finance, Legal, the Client, Implementation Participants, subcontractors, and government agencies—to ensure compliance is aligned with business and project objectives
Ensure compliance requirements are effectively cascaded to the supply chain and robustly monitored
Oversee the preparation, management, and secure storage of all legal documents and correspondence relating to compliance
Monitor changes in UK compliance and regulatory law, keeping the project team and policies up to date
Develop and deliver training and guidance to project teams to embed a culture of compliance and risk management
Maintain accurate records for audits, dispute resolution, and compliance reviews

Fulltime

Director, Regulatory Legal & Compliance, China

As the Chief Compliance Officer, China, you will be based either in Shanghai, Gu...

Location

China , Shanghai; Guangzhou; Shenzhen; Beijing

Salary:

Not provided

Airwallex

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years of post-qualification experience
5+ years of robust experiences in regulatory compliance with payment and foreign exchange control laws and regulations or in related fields
Sound knowledge of the payment service and foreign exchange control regulatory frameworks and licensing requirements set by PBOC and SAFE
Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to deal with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Ability to operate strategically and think creatively to solve complex regulatory compliance challenges
Proactive, results-driven, and take ownership for your work
Ability to multi-task and a team player with strong communication skills
Fluent in English and Chinese, strong ability to draft documents in both languages
Bachelor's degree in law, business, finance, or a related field. A law degree is strongly preferred. Candidates without law degrees must demonstrate strong abilities to analyze, draft and review legal and regulatory documents

Job Responsibility

Be the Director, Regulatory Legal & Compliance for our licensed non-bank payment institution in mainland China and responsible for handling all regulatory compliance & risk control issues relating to our business in mainland China
Provide strategic leadership and vision for the China Legal Regulatory & Compliance team, setting clear goals, mentoring the team, and driving a culture of excellence and accountability
Develop and implement a comprehensive compliance strategy and monitor, report and influence trends and developments of regulatory issues in mainland China
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance considerations are integrated into business decisions and processes
Develop, review and update manuals, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations in mainland China
Support Product, Strategy and Management teams on product initiatives and/or expansion of regulatory licenses to cover more offerings and capabilities in mainland China
Manage payment license and other PRC regulatory filings and reports, work closely with the Public Affairs team in communications with regulators and industry associations and support related government relations outreach
Be responsible for liaising with senior stakeholders of the Airwallex group, located around the world
Manage external counsel and consultants on regulatory matters

Fulltime

Associate Director, Regulatory Legal, APAC

As Associate Director, Regulatory Legal responsible for the rapidly expanding So...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Airwallex

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with 10+ years of post‑qualification experience
Strong regulatory experience gained in the fintech industry, reputable law firms and/or financial institutions
Deep experience advising on payments, remittances, card issuing and/or FX regulatory frameworks in one or more Southeast Asian jurisdictions and/or India
Sound knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment in SEA & India, including experience engaging with one or more key regulators (e.g. MAS, BNM, RBI, SBV, BI, BSP or other relevant authorities)
Demonstrated experience handling regulatory submissions, filings, licence applications and variations, and regulatory strategy
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior business leaders and regulators
Proactive, results‑driven and ownership‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Strong communication and influencing skills, including the ability to explain complex regulatory topics clearly to non‑lawyers and frame commercially relevant options
Excellent drafting skills (in English), with high attention to detail

Job Responsibility

Provide actionable regulatory advice to commercial, product, operations and compliance stakeholders on a broad range of regulatory matters across Southeast Asia and India to drive product and commercial growth
Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks while progressing business objectives, offering pragmatic, solutions‑oriented guidance
Support licence acquisition, maintenance and expansion efforts in key SEA markets and India, including regulatory mapping, licence strategy and engagement on applications and variations
Advise on manuals, policies, procedures and control frameworks to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the regions in which Airwallex operates, while identifying opportunities to create efficiencies and enable scale
Support and, where appropriate, lead regulatory engagements and maintain effective working relationships with regulators across SEA & India (for example, MAS, BNM, RBI and other relevant authorities), including in connection with inspections, thematic reviews, queries and change initiatives
Monitor and interpret regulatory developments in SEA & India, proactively assessing impact and advising internal stakeholders on implications for products, licences and business strategy
Partner closely with Product Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and FCC to ensure alignment on regulatory positions, submissions and remediation plans
In partnership with the APAC Regulatory Legal Lead, mentor and provide guidance to more junior team members and help uplift processes, tooling and ways of working across the Regulatory Legal function
Select, instruct and manage external counsel to ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective advice aligned with Airwallex’s risk appetite and commercial objectives
Leverage AI, LegalTech and RegTech tooling to enhance the scale, efficiency and effectiveness of the Regulatory Legal team

Fulltime

Regulatory Legal Director

Douglas Scott

Location:
United Kingdom , Manchester

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Posted:
June 13, 2025

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