Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Dartford is seeking a Head of Legal specialized in digital assets. In this critical role, you will oversee legal strategy and compliance, manage regulatory projects, and collaborate with various departments to ensure effective governance. Ideal candidates will have at least 7 years PQE and experience in the evolving digital space.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years PQE in a legal role, preferably within a regulated industry.
• Experience in digital assets and regulatory compliance.
• Proven track record of managing legal strategies and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory strategy and ensure compliance with global regulations.
• Manage and coordinate regulatory projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute commercial agreements including SaaS licenses.

Skills

Regulatory Strategy

Compliance

Legal Advice

Contract Negotiation

Risk Management

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

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Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business, Dartford

Client:

Simmons and Hanbury

Location:

Dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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 (Compliance, Business) and external stakeholders (counsel, regulatory bodies).
• Monitoring regulatory developments in the digital assets space and assessing their impact domestically and internationally.
• Drafting, negotiating, and executing commercial agreements, including SaaS licenses, vendor contracts, and partnerships.
• Collaborating with Finance, Tax, and HR to manage corporate structure and governance matters.

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