Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FCA-regulated firm specializing in digital assets seeks a Head of Legal to oversee its legal strategy and risk management. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with global regulations, managing various stakeholders, and executing commercial agreements. This high-profile role requires a professional with at least 7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in relevant legal matters.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least 7 years PQE.
• Experience in leading regulatory strategy and compliance.
• Ability to draft and negotiate commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory strategy and ensure compliance with global regulations.
• Manage regulatory projects and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute a variety of commercial agreements.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Legal Strategy

Risk Management

Education

Qualified Lawyer (7 years PQE)

Job description

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Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business, Bournemouth

Client:

Simmons and Hanbury

Location:

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

My client, an FCA Regulated firm specialising in digital assets, is looking for a Head of Legal to manage the overall legal strategy and risk management of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory strategy and ensure compliance with existing and emerging global regulations, providing strategic advice to senior leadership.
• Manage and coordinate regulatory projects with internal (Compliance and Business teams) and external (counsel and regulatory bodies) stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory developments in the digital assets space and their impact on the business, both in the UK and overseas jurisdictions.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS license agreements, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Tax, and HR teams to ensure optimal management of corporate structure and governance matters.

Candidates must have at least 7 years PQE. Please reach out at [emailprotected] for further information.