Jobs in Connecticut
In the in-house legal world, the Head of Legal manages the internal legal function, and is responsible of providing general legal advice to the firm and all of its areas. The Head of Legal will usually lead all internal issues that require a legal consideration - from intellectual property to safety compliance. The Head of Legal is the go-to specialist whenever a legal issue is being raised within a firm.
Usual Key Duties
Preparing opinions and documentation on legal questions being brought up by a firm
Represent the firm in court, if required
Represent the firm during processes of arbitration, if required
Manage a team of lawyers (depending on the size of the firm)
Manage relationships with key stakeholders - both internal and external - as well as senior management
Interpret new and upcoming regulations and implement them within a firm
Board support and internal committee attendance
Key Requirements
Qualified Solicitor (based on jurisdiction)
Based on the seniority of the role and the firm's requirements, a number of years of post qualification experience (PQE)
Strong management experience
At Rutherford, our team works with some of the best performing asset managers, hedge funds and private equity firms globally, and are committed to ensuring top in-house lawyers are placed with our clients. As for Rutherford's private practice team, they specialise in executive recruitment for magic circle, silver circle and white-shoe firms in London and New York City. Our private practice partners sit on the most lucrative panels chosen by the best performing hedge funds, private equity firms, private debt firms, asset managers and investment banks in the world.
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about 1 hour ago
Compliance Analyst
City of London
Our ClientOur client is a leading British Hedge Fund with c. $15bn in AuM. Based in the heart of London, the firm is now looking for an ...
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about 3 hours ago
Operations and Compliance Officer
City of London
Our ClientOur client, a leading hedge fund based in Mayfair, is looking for an Operations & Compliance Officer to join their team in...
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about 4 hours ago
Compliance Manager (FTC)
City of London
Our ClientOur client, a leading hedge fund based in Mayfair, is looking for a Compliance Manager to join its team in London. This is a F...
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about 19 hours ago
Portfolio & Risk Analyst – Business C...
City of London
45000
Our ClientOur client, a private wealth manager, is currently looking for a Portfolio & Risk Analyst – Business Change for its London...
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1 day ago
Compliance Associate
City of London
Our ClientOur client, a leading global Private Equity firm with offices in London, Hong Kong and the United States, is currently looking...
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1 day ago
Compliance Analyst
London
Our ClientOur client, a leading real estate/investment management firm based in London, is currently looking for a part-time Compliance ...
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2 days ago
Head of Compliance
City of London
Our ClientOur client, a leading Private Equity firm with c. $25bn of AuM, is currently looking for a Head of Compliance. The successful c...
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2 days ago
Cyber Security Consultant
Dublin
Our ClientOur client, a multinational professional services group, is looking to recruit a talented individual who has a strong backgrou...
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5 days ago
Deputy CISO
City of London
Our ClientOur client is a renowned UK merchant banking firm that provides lending, deposit taking, wealth management services and securi...
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5 days ago
Compliance Officer
City of London
Our ClientOur client, a leading real estate investment manager, is currently looking for a 3-month Interim Compliance Officer to join th...