Legal and Compliance Director

Responsibilities

• Own all legal matters across corporate, commercial, IP, employment, data, product, and fundraising
• Drive and support geographic expansion and navigate legal/regulatory requirements in new markets
• Lead and negotiate high-value commercial partnerships and contracts
• Advise the CEO and leadership team on legal risk for new products and market entries
• Manage external counsel relationships and budgets
• Own compliance with FCA regulations, including Consumer Duty, COBS, and MCOB
• Act as or oversee the Compliance Officer and MLRO, managing AML, KYC, and financial crime controls
• Lead proactive engagement with the FCA and other regulatory bodies
• Design and own the enterprise risk management framework
• Develop and manage a high-performing legal and compliance team

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with significant post-qualification experience
• 6+ years of PQE experience
• Experience heading up a legal function
• Deep, hands-on knowledge of FCA-regulated environments (Consumer Duty, COBS, MCOB)
• Proven experience with AML, KYC, and financial crime frameworks
• Experience in senior legal leadership and people management
• Ability to advise executives and present to boards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with property, mortgage, or investment products
• Familiarity with international or emerging market regulatory frameworks
• Previous experience holding a named FCA-approved person status

About the Company

GetGround is building the first end-to-end real estate investment offering, making the dream of owning real estate more accessible to everyone globally through a regulated fintech, proptech, and wealthtech platform.