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We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top‑rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting‑edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever‑growing talented team.

Responsibilities

• Policy & governance – lead the creation and implementation of consistent group‑wide HR policies, employee handbooks, and codes of conduct, ensuring alignment with local legal requirements.
• Risk & compliance – identify and manage key employment law risks globally, including whistleblowing, discrimination, terminations, and non‑compete enforcement.
• Advisory partner – act as the primary legal advisor to the Chief People Officer and HR teams on complex, sensitive, and strategic employment matters.
• Transactions & restructuring – provide expert legal guidance and due diligence for all M&A and restructuring activities across the Group.
• Employee relations – oversee executive and contentious terminations, redundancy programs, severance negotiations, and internal investigations to ensure compliance and fairness.
• Litigation & external counsel – manage all employment‑related litigation and regulatory claims, while overseeing the selection and performance of external counsel globally.
• Regulatory oversight – maintain compliant employment contracts, monitor legal developments across jurisdictions, and advise on necessary policy or procedural updates.

Requirements

• Global legal expertise – experienced legal professional with proven success across multiple jurisdictions, including Europe, MENA, the Americas, and APAC.
• Regulatory & sector knowledge – strong background in regulated industries such as financial services, fintech, and other compliance‑driven sectors.
• Strategic legal skills – skilled in drafting group‑wide policies, complex commercial agreements, and reviewing third‑party contracts to identify and mitigate legal risks.
• Leadership & collaboration – effective leader and mentor with strong interpersonal skills, experienced in managing teams and partnering with global stakeholders.
• Decision‑making & accountability – operates autonomously with full ownership of outcomes, driving results and delivering under pressure.
• Analytical & problem‑solving ability – adept at navigating complex legal and regulatory frameworks with practical, business‑focused solutions.
• Organization & communication – highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to communicate complex legal matters clearly to non‑legal audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary – great work deserves great pay.
• Work‑Life Harmony – we care about your life outside of work.
• Annual Performance Bonus – your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.
• Generous Time Off – recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Employee Referral Program – bring talented friends on board and get rewarded.
• Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits – medical insurance, pension plans, and location‑specific perks.
• Workation Wonderland – 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply).
• Volunteer Days – two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about.

Our company has an Internal Reporting Procedure. It is available from the Human Resources Department upon request at hr@capital.com. You may report a violation referred to in the Procedure under the terms specified therein.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.