Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business

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

Job summary

A leading FCA regulated firm in Bristol is seeking a Head of Legal to direct their legal strategy within the digital assets sector. The role entails compliance management, regulatory project oversight, and drafting key agreements. Candidates should possess a minimum of 7 years PQE and experience relevant to the digital assets market.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years PQE.
• Experience with digital assets and FCA regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading regulatory strategy and ensuring compliance.
• Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Monitoring regulatory developments in digital assets.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Strategic Advice

Contract Drafting

Job description

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Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business, Bristol

Client:

Simmons and Hanbury

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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 oversee the legal strategy and risk management of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading regulatory strategy and ensuring compliance with existing and emerging global regulations, providing strategic advice to senior leadership.
• Managing and coordinating regulatory projects with internal teams (Compliance, Business) and external stakeholders (counsel, regulatory bodies).
• Monitoring regulatory developments in the digital assets space and assessing their impact on the business in the UK and overseas.
• Drafting, negotiating, and executing a range of commercial agreements, including SaaS licenses, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Collaborating with Finance, Tax, and HR teams to manage corporate structure and governance matters effectively.

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