Head of Legal

If you’d like to make the online world a safer place, come and join us.About iProoviProov is the world leader in face biometric verification. We are on a mission to make the Internet a safer place for businesses and consumers and work with fantastic customers across a number of industry sectors - organisations using our technology include the US Department of Homeland Security, the UK Home Office, the NHS, Eurostar, the Australian government, the Singapore government, UBS and many more.Diversity at iProov is about reflecting the customers we serve, holding the principles of equality and inclusion at the heart of everything we do and all that we stand for, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together. We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our purpose.The RoleReports to: CFOLocation: Hybrid - LondonComp: £120k-£150k based upon experience + Bonus + Share Options + Wider BenefitsAs the first in-house Legal Counsel at iProov, you will work closely with external advisors on a variety of legal issues relating to a multi-market, multi jurisdiction business. You will be required to transform current operating processes including ensuring efficient management and mitigation of legal risks by designing and implementing company policies and procedures. You will be responsible for development of the legal function, providing oversight, direction, and assistance on a broad range of complex legal issues related to corporate and commercial legal contracts. This will Include finance, data protection, employment legal matters, commercial agreements, litigation, risk management, integration of mergers & acquisitions and compliance related matters.You will also work closely with the compliance and information security team to ensure that iProov complies with the applicable laws and regulations.Your ability to build relationships and influence internationally based as well as UK based teams will be highly important.ResponsibilitiesLegal Strategy and ComplianceDevelop and implement comprehensive legal strategies to safeguard the company's interests in a rapidly evolving global regulatory landscape.Ensure compliance with international laws and regulations applicable to our industry, including data privacy, intellectual property, and cybersecurity.Contract Management and Negotiation:Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial agreements, ensuring that contracts align with business objectives and mitigate risks effectively.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline contract processes and enhance efficiency.Intellectual Property Protection:Manage and protect the company's intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks, patents, and copyrights.Advise on strategies to enhance and enforce intellectual property rights globally.Lead and coordinate efforts to resolve disputes, both internally and externally, through negotiation, mediation, or litigation when necessary.Develop and maintain relationships with external legal counsel as needed.Regulatory Affairs:Stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments impacting the technology industry globally.Collaborate with regulatory affairs teams to ensure timely compliance with emerging requirements.Corporate Governance:Provide guidance on corporate governance matters, including board matters, policies, and procedures.DevelopWork closely with internal stakeholders promoting legal, compliance and risk management to ensure adherence to corporate governance best practices.Training and Education:Conduct legal training sessions for employees to increase awareness of legal issues and foster a culture of compliance.Develop and implement training programs on legal and regulatory matters relevant to the technology and biometrics sector.Mergers and Acquisitions:Provide legal oversight and support for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.Conduct due diligence and assess legal risks associated with potential transactions.Required skills and attributesThe successful candidate should be an experienced commercial
contracts/corporate
lawyer.Experience in consumer protection, privacy, data protection and competition law will also be advantageous.Ability to provide robust, pragmatic advice and the ability to offer solutions in addition to identifying issues.Good relationship management and communication skills necessary for effective interaction with legally qualified and non-qualified colleagues, senior managers and internal & external stakeholders.Required experienceAt least 10 years’ post qualification experience. Some in house experience is desirable.Qualified solicitor entitled to practise in England and Wales or equivalent jurisdiction.25 days Annual Leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (more holiday with service - up to an extra 5 days off per year based on your continuous service)Share Options allocated after passing probation (6 months of service)Company Bonus SchemeSalary sacrifice schemes including: Pension, Cycle To Work and Electric Car SchemeWork Overseas Perk - Work globally for up to 2 weeksLife AssuranceSmartHealth - Access to private GP, Psychologist, Nutritionist along with tailored fitness plans for both you and your familyAward winning L&D platform with personal allocated training budgetsWork From Home budget which goes towards helping make your home working set up more comfortableEnhanced paid family leaveFlexible hybrid working environmentFree Barista Coffee/Tea, biscuits with fruit in the officeFree access to WeWork discounts and free online well-being sessionsVitality Health - a range of options available on this belowThe Vitality Programme includes a number of reward benefits that all employees have access to as part of the plan, for example:Private Health cover including Dental, Optical, and Audiology50% off monthly gym membershipsApple watches significantly discounted based member vitality statusHalf price trainers with Runners NeedWeekly rewards – Free coffee with Café NeroMonthly rewards – Free Cinema ticketDiscounts on travel with Expedia (hotels) and Mr & Mrs Smith with discounts getting greater throughout the year based on a members vitality statusAmazon prime free months based on activityUp to 25% cashback at Waitrose when buying healthy foods75% off stays at Champneys Health SpasAllen Carr’s £299 no smoking programme for freeAccess to Vitality Healthy Mind with 30% off Headspace subscriptions and the ability to earn Vitality points for using Buddhify, Calm and HeadspaceDiscounts on Weight WatchersAwardsiProov Is Recognized as One of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in the CyberTech100U.S. Govies Government Security Awards! - Genuine Presence Assurance won Gold (#####)iProov is listed in FT1000: Fastest Growing Companies in Europe for a third consecutive yeariProov takes home Gold in 3x Cybersecurity Excellence Awards: Government, Financial Services, and Identity Proofing & CorroborationiProov wins Best Biometric Solution at#####1 Cyber Security Global Excellence Awards!iProov named winner of coveted Global InfoSec Award during RSA ConferenceDue to the nature of our work, we may require our staff to pass a UK Security Clearance check. As such, any offer would also depend on your ability to adhere to the UK Security check criteria.Send me alerts about jobs like this.Please enter your email address to continue setting up an email alert for similar jobs to this one. By entering your email address and clicking apply you will sign up to Jobs4 and agree to our terms and conditions .
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