Senior Legal Manager

About BitDelta GroupBitdelta Group is a multi-asset financial services company serving retail and institutional clients. Its entities operate under separate regulatory frameworks, with CMA-regulated BitDelta Securities acting as an introducer and FSC-regulated BitDelta Limited, Mauritius, providing trading and investment services.About the RoleThe Senior Legal Manager will be responsible for leading the Group's legal, regulatory, and corporate affairs function across traditional financial services, fintech, and digital asset businesses. The role requires a commercially focused legal professional with strong expertise in financial markets, licensing, cross-border regulatory frameworks, corporate structuring, dispute resolution, and legal risk management.The successful candidate must possess a deep understanding of both traditional and digital asset business models, including brokerage, capital markets, fintech activities. The role will work closely with senior management to ensure that the Group's legal framework, commercial arrangements, and regulatory strategy are aligned with business objectives and applicable legal requirements across multiple jurisdictions.Key ResponsibilitiesLegal Advisory & Commercial SupportProvide strategic legal advice to senior management on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and operational matters.Act as a trusted legal advisor to business units across traditional finance, fintech, and digital asset businesses.Support business growth initiatives, new product launches, partnerships, and market expansion activities.Legal Drafting & Contract ManagementDraft, negotiate, review, and maintain:Client AgreementsBrokerage AgreementsLiquidity Provider AgreementsService AgreementsConsultancy AgreementsTechnology AgreementsEmployment ContractsShareholder AgreementsJoint Venture AgreementsNDAsCorporate ResolutionsEnsure legal documentation adequately protects the Group's interests and mitigates risk.Regulatory & Licensing AdvisoryLead regulatory licensing projects across multiple jurisdictions.Conduct regulatory analysis and provide guidance on licensing requirements for:Capital MarketsBrokerage ActivitiesFintech BusinessesLiaise with regulators, legal advisors, and external consultants.Jurisdictional & Comparative Legal ResearchConduct legal and regulatory research across multiple jurisdictions.Prepare comparative legal analyses and regulatory gap assessments.Assess regulatory developments affecting traditional finance, fintech, and digital asset businesses.Corporate Structuring & GovernanceAdvise on group structuring, corporate reorganizations, and governance frameworks.Ensure legal structures support operational, tax, regulatory, and strategic objectives.Support establishment of new entities and expansion into new jurisdictions.Fintech, Technology & Intellectual PropertyAdvise on fintech-related legal issues, including technology partnerships and digital business models.Support intellectual property protection strategies, including trademarks, copyrights, licensing rights, and proprietary technology arrangements.Review technology and software licensing agreements.Financial Markets & Trading InfrastructureMaintain strong knowledge of:EquitiesStocks and SharesBondsCommoditiesCFDsForeign Exchange (FX)Futures and OptionsMargin TradingSettlement ProcessesUnderstand operational and legal implications of trading platforms and market infrastructure.Trading Platform KnowledgePossess working knowledge of:MetaTrader 5 (MT5)Iress PlatformCQG PlatformDigital Asset Trading PlatformsUnderstand client lifecycle management, order execution, risk controls, and market conduct requirements.Dispute Resolution & Litigation ManagementManage disputes involving clients, vendors, employees, and business counterparties.Coordinate and oversee litigation matters with external counsel.Lead negotiation, settlement, mediation, and dispute resolution processes.Prepare legal assessments and recommendations for management.Risk Management & Compliance SupportIdentify and mitigate legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risks.Support compliance, risk, and governance initiatives across the Group.Review and update policies, procedures, and internal governance frameworks.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.Minimum of 5 years of legal experience within the following sectors:Financial ServicesCapital MarketsBrokerage IndustryFintechExperience managing regulatory licensing projects and regulatory engagements.Strong experience in commercial contract negotiation and legal drafting.Experience handling cross-border legal and regulatory matters.Technical KnowledgeTraditional Financial MarketsDigital Assets & Blockchain EcosystemFinancial Services LicensingCorporate StructuringCommercial ContractsRegulatory ComplianceIntellectual Property RightsFintech Business ModelsCross-Border Regulatory ResearchDispute Resolution & Litigation ManagementCore SkillsStrategic Legal AdvisoryLegal Drafting & NegotiationRegulatory InterpretationLegal Research & Comparative AnalysisCorporate StructuringCommercial AcumenStakeholder ManagementCritical ThinkingRisk AssessmentProblem SolvingLeadership & Decision-MakingProject ManagementAttention to DetailBusiness and Regulatory AlignmentCommunication & Presentation Skills