Group Head of Legal

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🕒 February 17

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Maintenance of Way Equipment Services

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2018

🚗 Transport

🔧 Hardware

Transport • Hardware

Maintenance of Way Equipment Services is a leading provider of railroad track maintenance and support equipment. Based in a 32,000 square foot facility, the company specializes in the sale, leasing, and overhaul of various types of heavy equipment and tools used for rail maintenance. They offer a wide range of services including equipment inspection, repair, and refurbishment, as well as certified FRA Hi-Rail inspection services. With a focus on providing reliable and cost-effective solutions, they cater to different stages of rail maintenance and production projects, ensuring equipment is work-ready and affordable.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement the Group’s legal strategy aligned with global business objectives. • Provide comprehensive legal support to all companies within the Group. • Establish and maintain Group-wide legal frameworks, corporate governance structures, and internal documentation (agreements, employment contracts, NDAs). • Advise the CFO, CEO, and Board on legal risks, opportunities, and implications of strategic decisions. • Ensure compliance with EU financial services law (PSD2, GDPR, AMLD, MiCAR, DORA) and equivalent frameworks in other jurisdictions. • Monitor legislative and regulatory changes globally, advising on operational and strategic impacts. • Offer legal guidance on all commercial transactions and Group-wide business partnerships. • Oversee legal risk management and mitigation strategies across the Group. • Manage external legal service providers across jurisdictions, ensuring high-quality legal support.

🎯 Requirements

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent); advanced legal qualifications (LLM, Bar admission) strongly preferred. • 10–15 years of post-qualification legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role in financial services, fintech, or payments. • Strong expertise in international corporate law, regulatory frameworks, and commercial transactions. • Demonstrated experience with EU regulators and licensing processes, as well as cross-border compliance. • Proven ability to manage global teams and external counsel in multiple jurisdictions.

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote working flexibility with global impact and engagement across regulators, external counsel, and industry stakeholders

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