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Head of Legal - Digital Assets

Danos Group

London

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GBP 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

A leading firm operating in the digital assets sector is seeking a Head of Legal in London. This role involves acting as the principal legal advisor to the business, shaping legal strategy, and managing regulatory risks. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with substantial experience in fintech and a strong understanding of commercial and regulatory law.

Qualifications

Qualified solicitor with 6+ PQE, ideally in fintech.
Experience advising on regulatory and compliance matters.
Strong background in commercial agreements essential.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
Advise on regulatory and compliance matters relevant to digital assets.
Manage relationships with external counsel and support corporate governance.

Skills

Commercial law

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Risk management

Education

Qualified solicitor

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Danos have been exclusively mandated on an excellent Head of Legal position at a well established FCA regulated digital assets platform. This is a standalone position, and the successful candidate will be act as the principal legal advisor to the business as well as playing a key role in advising the senior leadership team, shaping legal strategy and managing legal risks relevant to the business.

This role presents a fantastic opportunity to act as sole counsel and to be an integral part of shaping the the firm's legal and regulatory strategy. Candidates who are immediately available would be very advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements including SaaS license agreements, vendor contracts and partnership agreements.
Provide legal advice on product launches, marketing initiatives, and business development activities.
Advise on regulatory and compliance matters relevant to digital assets, including evolving legal frameworks across key jurisdictions.
Lead on regulatory strategy to ensure compliance with existing and forthcoming global regulations.
Establish and maintain internal policies, templates, and processes to ensure scalable legal operations.
Manage relationships with external counsel and coordinate specialized legal support when needed.
Stay current with legal developments in the blockchain, cryptocurrency, and fintech industries.
Support corporate governance, including board support and managing key company documents.
Assist with employment, IP, and data privacy matters as needed.

Your Profile

Qualified solicitor with 6+ PQE. Candidates should ideally have in-house experience at a fintech, financial services or tech business.
Strong background and understanding of commercial and regulatory matters.
Experience advising or liaising with the FCA or equivalent regulatory body is highly advantageous.

Please reach out to tkretzmer@thedanosgroup.com should you wish to learn more.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Legal

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