Calum Redhead

Spearheaded legal strategy and execution for a successful $40M Series C funding round from SB Payment Service Corp., a SoftBank Corp. group company, contributing to a $290M valuation.

Built and optimized global legal operations, ensuring compliance across diverse jurisdictions while fostering a business-enabling legal framework.

Provided comprehensive legal advice on complex payments and fintech regulations, supporting product development, market expansion, and commercial initiatives.

Managed and mentored a growing legal team, fostering a culture of proactive problem-solving and effective risk mitigation.

Negotiated and drafted high-value commercial contracts, including strategic partnerships and enterprise-level SaaS agreements, accelerating business development initiatives.

Advised product and engineering teams on legal implications of new features and market entries, ensuring compliance with data protection (GDPR) and financial regulations.

Developed and implemented internal legal processes, enhancing efficiency in contract lifecycle management and legal advisory services.

Collaborated cross-functionally with sales, product, and compliance teams to mitigate legal risks and support rapid global expansion.

Drafted and reviewed a high volume of commercial agreements, including vendor, customer, and partnership contracts, ensuring legal soundness and business alignment.

Conducted legal research and provided clear, actionable advice on emerging regulatory requirements within the fintech sector.

Supported the compliance team in developing and updating internal policies to align with evolving legal standards and industry best practices.

Assisted in managing intellectual property matters and ensured adherence to data privacy regulations across company operations.

Managed all legal aspects of private equity transactions, including due diligence, drafting transaction documents, and negotiating key terms, contributing to successful deal closures.

Provided strategic corporate governance advice to public and private companies, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.

Led legal project management for multiple client engagements, delivering timely and effective legal solutions that met client objectives.

Trained and mentored junior solicitors and paralegals, fostering their professional development and contributing to team efficiency.

Supported the legal team on various stages of private equity investments, including initial screening, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration.

Assisted in drafting and reviewing investment agreements, shareholder agreements, and other ancillary legal documents.

Collaborated directly with investment professionals to assess legal risks and opportunities associated with potential acquisitions.

Contributed to the development of internal legal guidelines and best practices for private equity transactions.

Gained hands-on experience in drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and preparing client advice across diverse practice areas.

Assisted senior solicitors in managing complex litigation cases, including preparing court documents and attending hearings.

Supported corporate transactions by conducting due diligence, preparing disclosure letters, and assisting with closing procedures.

Developed strong client communication skills through direct client interaction and participation in client meetings.

Conducted legal research and case analysis to support solicitors in preparing for trials and client meetings.

Managed and organized large volumes of legal documents, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for case teams.

Assisted in drafting correspondence, legal briefs, and other preparatory documents under the supervision of solicitors.

Supported administrative tasks for legal teams, contributing to the smooth operation of departmental workflows.