Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business

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

Job summary

A leading FCA Regulated firm specializing in digital assets is seeking a Head of Legal in Leeds. The role entails managing legal strategy and compliance, collaborating with senior leadership and teams, and overseeing commercial agreements. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years PQE and experience in regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least 7 years PQE.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

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Head of Legal - Digital Assets Business, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client:

Simmons and Hanbury

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 (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.
• Leading the drafting, negotiation, and execution of commercial agreements, including SaaS license agreements, 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.