Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business

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

Job summary

A leading FCA regulated firm in Chelmsford seeks a Head of Legal to oversee legal strategy and risk management in the digital assets sector. This senior role will demand expertise in regulatory compliance and contract negotiation, requiring candidates to have at least 7 years PQE. You will collaborate across departments to ensure legal alignment with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least 7 years PQE.
• Experience in managing regulatory strategy and compliance is essential.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements required.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory strategy and ensure compliance with existing and emerging global regulations.
• Coordinate regulatory projects with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including SaaS licenses and vendor contracts.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Legal strategy

Risk management

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Education

Qualified lawyer (7 years PQE)

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business, Chelmsford

Client:

Simmons and Hanbury

Location:

Chelmsford

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

• 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 commercial agreements, including SaaS licenses, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Collaborating with Finance, Tax, and HR 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.