Head of Legal

2 weeks ago

Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv, Israel Okoora Full time

Description
Okoora is seeking a senior legal and regulatory leader to oversee all legal, compliance, and licensing aspects of the company's operations in Israel and internationally. This role combines strategic legal guidance with hands-on regulatory execution, ensuring Okoora operates safely, efficiently, and in full alignment with financial regulations while supporting rapid global expansion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Legal Leadership:
  • Oversee all corporate legal matters including commercial agreements, partnerships, investments, employment, and governance.
  • Manage external counsels in Israel and abroad.
  • Provide legal support for business transactions, fundraising, and strategic initiatives.
  • Regulation and Licensing (Israel):
  • Ensure full compliance with the company's Payment Services Provider License and Investment Marketing License.
  • Lead all communications with Israeli regulators (Capital Market Authority, Bank of Israel, Israel Securities Authority).
  • Supervise and guide the compliance team to maintain operational alignment with license obligations.
  • Global Regulatory Framework Development:
  • Design and execute Okoora's international regulatory roadmap.
  • Identify and pursue licensing opportunities in other regions through direct applications or partnerships with licensed entities (agents / partners).
  • Build the legal architecture that enables Okoora to operate, partner, and scale globally under compliant structures.
  • Compliance Team Management:
  • Lead the compliance department, including the Compliance Officer and two compliance specialists.
  • Define company-wide compliance policies and frameworks.
  • Ensure business teams operate under clear regulatory boundaries while enabling commercial agility.
  • Executive Support:
  • Advise the CEO and management on legal and regulatory issues related to growth, investments, and global operations.
  • Represent Okoora in discussions with regulators, investors, and strategic partners.

Requirements

  • Licensed attorney with 5+ years of experience in financial or fintech sectors.
  • Proven track record managing licensing processes with Israeli regulators (Capital Market Authority, Bank of Israel, ISA).
  • Demonstrated experience establishing regulatory frameworks for international operations (including through agents or partnerships).
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen.
  • Experience managing legal or regulatory teams.
  • Excellent written and spoken English; ability to draft and review complex legal documents.
  • Ability to work directly with C-level management and board members.

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