Talent.com
General Counsel (Legal & Compliance) - B2B SaaS (RegTech)

General Counsel (Legal & Compliance) - B2B SaaS (RegTech)

HR Force InternationalArlington, VA, US
job_description.job_card.variable_days_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
  • serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
  • serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply
job_description.job_card.job_description

About Us

We are hiring on behalf of one of our clients, a leading RegTech SaaS company serving enterprise customers worldwide across fintech, banking, gaming, and other regulated sectors. The company is scaling globally, requiring strong legal and compliance leadership to manage complex multi-jurisdictional risks, regulations, and contractual obligations.

Role Overview

As the General Counsel (Head of Legal & Compliance) , you will lead the company’s global legal and compliance function. You will be responsible for managing all legal affairs, overseeing regulatory compliance, developing policies, and guiding the executive team on strategic matters. This is a senior leadership role that combines legal expertise, compliance oversight, and team management to ensure the company operates with minimal risk while enabling business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

  • Lead and manage the Legal & Compliance Department , including recruitment, training, and performance management of team members.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, Board, and leadership team on legal, regulatory, and risk matters.
  • Develop and implement the company’s global legal and compliance strategy aligned with business objectives.

Legal

  • Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements , including SaaS contracts, MSAs, data processing agreements, reseller / partner agreements, and NDAs.
  • Provide guidance on corporate governance, IP protection, M&A, investment, and employment law .
  • Oversee litigation, dispute resolution, and regulatory investigations where applicable.
  • Manage relationships with external counsel across jurisdictions.

    • Compliance

  • Design, implement, and oversee compliance frameworks covering AML, GDPR, data protection, and sector-specific regulations.
  • Monitor regulatory developments across regions (EU, US, MENA, APAC) and ensure business processes remain compliant.
  • Lead compliance audits, internal investigations, and regulatory reporting.
  • Establish internal policies, training programs, and risk controls for staff across all departments.

    • Risk & Governance

  • Build systems to identify, monitor, and mitigate legal, compliance, and reputational risks.
  • Own key metrics for regulatory adherence, audit outcomes, and compliance reporting .
  • Ensure strong contract management systems and efficient approval processes.

    • Requirements

  • Law degree (LLB or equivalent) with bar admission / license to practice law.
  • 5+ years of progressive legal experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing both legal and compliance functions within a SaaS, fintech, or RegTech company (or related technology / regulated sector).
  • Strong expertise in commercial contracts, data protection, corporate law, and compliance frameworks .
  • Proven track record of leading legal & compliance teams in multi-jurisdictional environments .
  • Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to balance commercial needs with legal and compliance risks .

    • Preferred Skills

  • Prior experience in RegTech / fintech / SaaS industry .
  • Familiarity with global compliance standards (GDPR, OFAC, AMLD, FCA, SEC, MAS, etc.).
  • Strong background in risk management frameworks and board-level governance .
  • Experience in scaling legal & compliance teams within fast-growth companies .
    • serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

    Legal Counsel • Arlington, VA, US

    Job_description.internal_linking.related_jobs
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    • serp_jobs.job_card.new
    Associate General Counsel, Energy

    Associate General Counsel, Energy

    VirtualVocationsBaltimore, Maryland, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for an Associate General Counsel, Origination & Commercial to provide legal support for utility-scale standalone storage projects across North America.Key Responsibilities Pa...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Food & Beverage Regulatory Compliance Counsel

    Food & Beverage Regulatory Compliance Counsel

    Software Placement GroupWashington, DC, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Food & Beverage Regulatory Compliance Counsel.Join a prestigious AmLaw 50 firm in Washington, D.Counsel specializing in FDA regulatory compliance and enforcement for the food industry.This challeng...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    • serp_jobs.job_card.new
    Legal Counsel, Global Privacy & AI (Bethesda)

    Legal Counsel, Global Privacy & AI (Bethesda)

    Marriott Hotels & ResortsBethesda, MD, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.part_time
    Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts and branded residential properties.Marriotts Law Department services the Company's lodging and hospitality business a...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_less
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Director, Assistant General Counsel - Business Core

    Director, Assistant General Counsel - Business Core

    Capital One National AssociationMcLean, VA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time +1
    Director, Assistant General Counsel - Business Core.We are seeking an experienced and collaborative legal leader to join our TechReg Legal team as the lead legal partner for the Business Core tower...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    • serp_jobs.job_card.new
    Commercial and Privacy Counsel (INDG) (Washington)

    Commercial and Privacy Counsel (INDG) (Washington)

    Bloomberg Industry GroupWashington, DC, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.part_time
    Handles corporate, transactional and legal matters, as well as Bloomberg Industry Group's data privacy and compliance program. Provides practical legal advice on licensing, intellectual property, la...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_less
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Associate General Counsel for Third Party Claims Administer- Remote

    Associate General Counsel for Third Party Claims Administer- Remote

    North American Risk Services, Inc. (NARS)Baltimore, MD, US
    serp_jobs.filters.remote
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Assist General Counsel in managing the legal affairs of the company ( Third Party Claims Administrator).Assist with the establishment of protocols for prompt and efficient disposition of litigated ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    • serp_jobs.job_card.new
    Licensed Lead Counsel

    Licensed Lead Counsel

    VirtualVocationsArlington, Virginia, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Lead Counsel to provide strategic legal advice and manage legal risks.Key Responsibilities Draft, review, and implement compliance training and corporate policy attesta...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Associate General Counsel, Capital Markets

    Associate General Counsel, Capital Markets

    FINRAWashington, DC, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    This position is responsible for directing and managing the complete life cycle of the adoption of new regulatory requirements. The incumbent provides expert knowledge to the Board of Governors and ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Associate General Counsel - U.S. Public Sector

    Associate General Counsel - U.S. Public Sector

    Scale AI, Inc.Washington, DC, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Scale is at the forefront of powering artificial intelligence.We believe that trust in AI is earned with high-quality data for training, fine-tuning, and evaluating AI systems.Our products are tran...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Associate General Counsel - Product / Commercial

    Associate General Counsel - Product / Commercial

    MapboxWashington, DC, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Mapbox is the leading real-time location platform for a new generation of location-aware businesses.Mapbox is the only platform that equips organizations with the full set of tools to power the nav...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_1_day
    General Counsel (Legal & Compliance) - B2B SaaS (RegTech)

    General Counsel (Legal & Compliance) - B2B SaaS (RegTech)

    HR Force InternationalFairfax, VA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply
    We are hiring on behalf of one of our clients, a leading.The company is scaling globally, requiring strong legal and compliance leadership to manage complex multi-jurisdictional risks, regulations,...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Associate General Counsel, Monetization (Business Messaging)

    Associate General Counsel, Monetization (Business Messaging)

    MetaWashington, DC, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Meta is seeking a talented, highly motivated Associate General Counsel to join our Monetization Partnerships Legal team, supporting Business Messaging programs and partnerships.In this role, you wi...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_1_day
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Associate General Counsel - Governance and Disclosure

    Associate General Counsel - Governance and Disclosure

    Freddie MacMcLean, VA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do.Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million fam...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    • serp_jobs.job_card.new
    Senior Legal Counsel (Washington)

    Senior Legal Counsel (Washington)

    American Institutes for ResearchWashington, DC, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time +1
    Join AIR as a Senior Legal Counsel and use your experience and expertise to help us deliver on our mission : to generate and use rigorous evidence that contributes to a better, more equitable world ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_less
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Associate General Counsel, Capital Markets

    Associate General Counsel, Capital Markets

    Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.Washington, DC, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    This position is responsible for directing and managing the complete life cycle of the adoption of new regulatory requirements. The incumbent provides expert knowledge to the Board of Governors and ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Senior Account Executive-Legal Services

    Senior Account Executive-Legal Services

    International Staffing ConsultantsBaltimore, MD, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Virtual Based Account Executives.Our client is seeking virtual based account executives at all levels in multiple cities!. Experience with selling court reporting services to law firms and a strong ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Deputy General Counsel

    Deputy General Counsel

    UpsideWashington, DC, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    We created Upside to transform brick-and-mortar commerce.Our technology uses the sophistication of online retail—profit measurement, attribution, and incrementality—to provide users with more value...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Law Fellow (Office of General Counsel)

    Law Fellow (Office of General Counsel)

    National Education AssociationWashington, DC, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time +1
    Law Fellow (Office of General Counsel) at National Education Association.This position is part of the NEA Office of General Counsel and starts in Fall 2026. The Fellowship is for one year, with the ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Director, Assistant General Counsel - Business Core

    Director, Assistant General Counsel - Business Core

    Capital OneMcLean, VA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Director, Assistant General Counsel - Business Core.We are seeking an experienced and collaborative legal leader to join our TechReg Legal team as the lead legal partner for the Business Core tower...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Associate General Counsel

    Associate General Counsel

    VirtualVocationsWashington, District of Columbia, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for an Associate General Counsel, Commercial Revenue.Key Responsibilities Negotiate complex SaaS agreements with Fortune 500 companies and emerging unicorns Create playbooks...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30