Head of Legal (Hybrid)

A bit about the team and what you’ll deliver...

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Legal to build and lead Trustonic’s global legal and compliance capability at a pivotal stage of growth. This is a mission-critical role, reporting directly to the CFO and working closely with the CEO, Leadership Team and Board.

You will be responsible for shaping and delivering a modern, commercially focused legal function that enables Trustonic to scale with confidence. This includes ensuring robust legal frameworks, proactive risk management, and pragmatic guidance that supports fast-moving commercial decision-making.

Operating in a global B2B SaaS cybersecurity environment, you will balance governance, risk, and opportunity - ensuring the business remains compliant while maintaining speed, flexibility, and competitive advantage.

This role combines strategic leadership and hands-on execution, overseeing a lean in-house capability (1 direct report) alongside a global network of external counsel. You will bring structure, clarity, and scalability to legal operations, while acting as a trusted adviser across all areas of the business.

As the Head of Legal, you will:

Strategic ownership

• Own and evolve the global legal and compliance strategy in alignment with business growth, commercial priorities, and future transaction/exit readiness
• Act as a trusted adviser to the Executive Team and Board on legal, regulatory, governance, and risk matters
• Establish and maintain a clear legal and compliance risk framework, including ownership of the risk register, escalation pathways, and mitigation plans
• Ensure effective corporate governance across a complex, international group structure
• Provide legal leadership on strategic initiatives, including expansion into new markets, products, and regulatory environments

Legal, compliance & risk leadership

• Embed a strong culture of compliance, integrity, and ethical conduct across the organisation
• Design and implement scalable compliance frameworks across:
  • Data protection & privacy (including GDPR)
  • Cybersecurity and information security regulation (legal/regulatory perspective)
  • Export controls, sanctions, and trade compliance
  • Anti-bribery, fraud, and corruption
• Lead the legal response to material incidents, disputes, or regulatory investigations
• Provide clear, pragmatic guidance that enables the business to operate confidently within defined risk parameters

Commercial enablement

• Act as a strategic partner to Sales, Product, and Commercial teams, enabling revenue growth while managing legal risk
• Own and optimise contracting frameworks, including templates, fallback positions, and approval thresholds
• Provide senior oversight and escalation support for complex, high-value, or strategically significant deals
• Balance speed, deal velocity, and customer experience with long-term legal and commercial risk
• Support customer and partner due diligence processes, particularly in security, compliance, and regulatory areas

International & external counsel management

• Oversee the global provision of legal services across regions and functions
• Lead the selection, engagement, and performance management of external legal advisers
• Ensure consistency, quality, and value for money in legal support globally
• Build a scalable model that leverages external expertise effectively while maintaining internal control

Corporate & strategic transactions

• Lead legal support for M&A, restructurings, financing arrangements, and exit preparation
• Provide legal oversight for international entity management and corporate structuring
• Partner with investors and external stakeholders on strategic legal matters

Team and operating model

• Lead, develop, and mentor a lean legal team, creating clarity on ownership, decision rights, and escalation
• Design a scalable legal operating model focused on high-value, high-impact work
• Introduce structure, processes, and tools to improve efficiency, visibility, and control
• Ensure the legal function is proactive, accessible, and embedded across the business

Who you are...

• Commercially minded legal leader with strong business partnering capability
• Low-ego, high-trust collaborator who operates effectively at Executive and Board level
• High integrity, sound judgement, and the ability to navigate complex ethical and regulatory challenges
• Structured and rigorous, with the ability to bring clarity and control to ambiguity
• Proactive and solutions-oriented, with an inquisitive mindset
• Comfortable operating autonomously in a lean, fast-growing environment
• Adaptable leader who can scale processes and thinking as the business evolves

What makes you, you...

Experience

• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or attorney in good standing
• Significant post-qualification experience, including senior in-house roles
• Proven experience advising Executive teams and Boards in high-growth environments
• Strong grounding in commercial law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated experience managing complex legal matters in fast-paced, international businesses
• Experience supporting strategic transactions such as M&A, fundraising, or exit processes
• Experience operating within B2B SaaS, technology, cybersecurity, or similarly regulated sectors is highly desirable

Knowledge

• Data protection and privacy frameworks, including GDPR
• Legal and regulatory considerations in cybersecurity and information security
• International regulatory environments, including trade compliance and sanctions
• Corporate governance in multi-entity, cross-border organisations
• Contracting frameworks and risk allocation in enterprise SaaS environments

Skills

• Ability to balance legal risk with commercial opportunity and speed
• Strong negotiation skills with experience in complex commercial agreements
• Ability to design and implement scalable legal frameworks and processes
• Skilled at simplifying complex legal concepts for non-legal stakeholders
• Strong stakeholder management across senior leadership, investors, and external partners
• Ability to prioritise effectively in a lean environment and focus on highest-value work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at executive level

• Law degree
• Professional legal qualification

What we can provide you in return for your investment...

Competitive compensation

• A base salary that reflects your expertise and impact.
• Bonus scheme to share in our success.

Financial security & wellbeing

• Immediate participation in our pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance for you and your family from day one.
• Income protection and life insurance for peace of mind.

Flexibility & work-life balance

• Hybrid working arrangements to support your lifestyle.
• An open holiday policy with no upper limit—take the time you need, when you need it.
• Support for volunteering and causes that matter to you.

Growth & development

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Exposure and interaction with global teams.

Inclusive, supportive culture

• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• A collaborative environment where your voice is valued and your wellbeing is prioritised.

Impact & purpose

• The chance to work on technology that drives global economic inclusion and makes a real difference in people’s lives.

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Trustonic is an equal opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on any grounds. We empower, engage, enable and value differences between people, including; different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, disabilities and sexual orientations, with differences in education, backgrounds, skill sets, experiences and knowledge.