Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm specializing in digital assets is seeking a Head of Legal in Edinburgh. The role entails overseeing legal strategies, managing compliance, leading regulatory projects, and drafting commercial agreements. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the field, particularly in the digital assets sector.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least 7 years PQE.

Responsibilities

• Leading regulatory strategy and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Managing regulatory projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drafting and executing various commercial agreements.

Job description

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Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business, Edinburgh

Client:

Simmons and Hanbury

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 (e.g., Compliance and Business) and external stakeholders (e.g., counsel and regulatory bodies).
• Monitoring regulatory developments in the digital assets space and assessing their impact on the business in the UK and overseas jurisdictions.
• Drafting, negotiating, and executing various commercial agreements, including SaaS licenses, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Collaborating 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 contact [emailprotected] for further information.