Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business

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

Job summary

A leading firm specializing in digital assets seeks a Head of Legal to oversee legal strategy and risk management in Hemel Hempstead. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with global regulations, managing complex agreements, and collaborating with various teams to optimize governance and corporate structure. The ideal candidate should possess significant experience in legal practice, preferably within the technology or financial sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience in a legal role.
• Strong background in legal strategy, compliance and contract execution.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Regulatory Strategy

Legal Compliance

Contract Negotiation

Risk Management

Project Management

Education

7+ years PQE

Job description

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Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business, Hemel Hempstead

Client:

Simmons and Hanbury

Location:

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

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.
• Leading the drafting, negotiation, and execution of 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 reach out at [emailprotected] for further information.