Head of Legal - Digital Assets

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital assets platform is seeking a Head of Legal to act as the principal legal advisor. This standalone role involves shaping the legal strategy, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with regulations in the fintech sector. The successful candidate will draft commercial agreements, advise on product launches, and support corporate governance while staying current with legal developments in blockchain and cryptocurrency.

Qualifications

• 6+ PQE with in-house experience in fintech or financial services.
• Strong understanding of commercial and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements including SaaS and vendor contracts.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and lead regulatory strategy.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and support corporate governance.

Skills

Legal Strategy

Regulatory Compliance

Commercial Agreements

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Legal Head Position at Digital Assets Platform

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

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to serve as sole counsel and to be an integral part of shaping the firm's legal and regulatory strategy.

Key Responsibilities

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

Your Profile

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