Crypto/Digital Assets Lawyer

Origin Legal; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 59,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international legal recruitment firm is seeking lawyers with a strong corporate law background and experience in the cryptocurrency sector. This role offers the chance to specialize in offshore transactional work, along with an attractive tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits. Successful candidates will be admitted in the UK or a Commonwealth jurisdiction, ideally with 3-6 years of PQE. Relocation assistance is provided for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Attractive tax-free salary

Comprehensive benefits and bonus

Relocation package including flights and temporary accommodation

Qualifications

• Prior experience in crypto/digital assets preferred.
• Advising on corporate and finance-related matters is essential.
• Understanding regulatory and compliance issues is important.

Responsibilities

• Specialize in offshore transactional work for the cryptocurrency sector.
• Provide advice on regulatory and compliance landscape.
• Possibly support in disputes.

Skills

Corporate law background in crypto/digital assets

Interest in fintech

Education

Admitted in the UK or an equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction

3-6 years PQE

Job description

Put aside for one moment that you will be living and working in one of the most desirable locations on the planet, this job could be career-defining wherever it was based. It offers an opportunity to specialise in offshore transactional work for the rapidly developing cryptocurrency/digital assets sector, gaining experience that will place you right at the cutting edge of the market.

Some prior experience in crypto/digital assets is preferred but we are also interested in hearing from corporate/financial services/funds lawyers who have a genuine interest in the sector. It will suit someone who enjoys a diverse range of work since you could be advising on everything from corporate and finance-related matters to the ever-changing regulatory and compliance landscape that clients in this sector must navigate. You may even be called on to offer support in disputes from time to time. It promises to be challenging, exciting, and ultimately highly rewarding.

Requirements

• Overseas qualified lawyers must be admitted in the UK or an equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction (such as Australia, New Zealand or Canada).
• Likely to suit someone with 3-6 years’ PQE (3 years’ PQE required for work permit).
• Strong corporate law background with experience in crypto/digital assets/fintech.

Package

• Attractive tax-free salary (negotiable depending on experience).
• Comprehensive benefits and bonus.
• Relocation package (flights + temporary accommodation on arrival + expenses allowance).

Process

• Interviews will take place by videoconference
• Start dates typically around 3-6 months later (depending on your notice period).
• Our clients provide comprehensive assistance with visas and relocation

The Cayman Islands

A world-class international financial centre, Grand Cayman offers lawyers the opportunity to do high-quality and complex work that compares favourably with that in a leading onshore law firm. Outside of work, the climate lends itself to an outdoors lifestyle whether that be diving, sailing, relaxing on the beach or enjoying a bite to eat at a waterfront restaurant. Life here is good; rarely does anyone regret making the move.

Origin Legal International

Our team has 25 years’ experience of helping lawyers to make international and offshore moves. If you would like to find out more about this role or chat about an overseas move in general, please get in touch.