Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business

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

Job summary

A FCA regulated firm specializing in digital assets is seeking to hire a Head of Legal in Coventry. The successful candidate will oversee legal strategy, manage regulatory compliance, and collaborate with various internal teams to optimize corporate governance. This role requires a minimum of 7 years PQE.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least 7 years PQE.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory strategy and ensure compliance with global regulations.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute commercial agreements.

Job description

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Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business, Coventry

Client:

Simmons and Hanbury

Location:

Coventry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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 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; provide strategic advice to senior leadership.
• Manage and coordinate regulatory projects with internal teams (e.g., Compliance, Business) and external stakeholders (e.g., counsel, regulatory bodies).
• Monitor regulatory developments in the digital assets space and assess their impact in the UK and overseas jurisdictions.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute commercial agreements, including SaaS licenses, 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.