Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business

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

Job summary

A leading firm in the digital assets space is seeking a Head of Legal in Ipswich to oversee legal strategy and risk management. This role requires significant experience in regulatory compliance and contract negotiation, ideal for candidates with at least 7 years PQE.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years PQE in a relevant legal field.
• Experience in managing legal strategy in the digital assets sector.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory developments.

Responsibilities

• Leading regulatory strategy and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Managing regulatory projects with stakeholders.
• Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Strategic advisory

Contract negotiation

Risk management

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Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business, Ipswich

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Simmons and Hanbury

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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

• 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 (e.g., Compliance and Business teams) and external (e.g., counsel and regulatory bodies) stakeholders.
• Monitoring regulatory developments in the digital assets space and assessing their impact on the business in the UK and overseas jurisdictions.
• Leading the drafting, negotiation, and execution of commercial agreements, including SaaS license agreements, vendor contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Collaborating with other support teams such as 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.